Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Plagiarism

Craig stood on the icy platform, drinking abysmal coffee, reflecting as he waited for the 8.32, that despite this third round of rework he doubted the client wanted a hit out on him yet.

As Craig boarded his usual carriage, he was there again.

A few days earlier Craig had noted the excellent footwear choice of the guy four seats down; the same pair of limited edition Converse he'd treated himself to last month.

Two days later Craig saw him again, sitting only two seats down now, wearing the same red t-shirt, and his hair style.

Today, the man sat opposite him; a reflection, except for blank, dead eyes.

Leaning forward, a whisper: He approaches.

Craig watched mutely as the man leered, picked up Craig's bag and alighted.

The train departed, an abandoned man staring from the carriage, waiting...

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