Fugue State, by Mark Tulin – Friday Flash Fiction
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Fugue State, by Mark Tulin
31/5/2019
Marna Timmons often lapsed into a fugue state. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head, gone to a dark past where someone was hurting her. I often tried to snap her out of it, redirect her to the present, but she gave me a blank stare like I was invisible.
I finally gave up after many tries. I let go of my need to save Marna. She drifted off into the distance where she was held captive, stayed there for God knows how long, eyes glazed in a time machine, crying on the inside, numb on the out.
Crow On The Wire 
I think the story is in the giving up.
Yes, I agree Liz. Both people have given up. One voluntarily.
Wow. This is deep. I really liked (and didn’t like) where it took me.
Thanks, Tara. I know what you mean by liked, not liked where it took you. 🙏🏻
I knew you would. I was thinking as I read it: Mark is amazing at Flash Fiction. And I really mean that.
Thanks tara, that put a smile on my face.
Super interesting take on a situation where most writers would want to ‘fix’ the character. Very much enjoyed. 🙂
Thank you, LK.
Whoa this is neat !!!
Thanks, Brittny
😊 no problem !
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