Another dada and Ian Esslemont inspired experiment
I noticed in his novel Esslemont's characters either tend to trail of when talking or are cut off before they can finish their sentences....
The Big Fish
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i'm hooked
I assure you-
turn your face from us, and rightly so……
turn away
from the truth
i won't judge, my gaze is inward…when…i ….left….
that was not my intent….
he murmured, perhaps-
and if I did…then
show me.
No! Please….
that's a big fish!
oh, yes…..but oh how your lying….
at his side- an artifact
unique
orbed
obsidian
self-possessed
inherent to all
who look upon it
childish scheming-
-and strong
slipped their grasp. no
don't be a fool
don't we?
Don't
I do.
he muttered darkly
to himself
clutching
pawing
his prize.
wretchedly small…..
…..perhaps you shouldn't……
oh?
gleaming
-you are a mystery to me
i take full responsibility
you do?
I do
I caught
the legend
like a flu
although….
shrug-
oh well...
achoo!
