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Andrew Parkinson

Andrew Parkinson lives and writes fiction in Vancouver, Canada. Recent writing has appeared in DarkWinter Literary Magazine and Porch Literary Magazine.

Wake on a Silver Sea

Searching his reflection in the mirror, the sailor saw a subtle change in his own expression. What he saw was longing – a face of someone pursued by memories, haunted by a future he did not want. Now he could see that same expression in others. He thought at first it was enough to know he was not alone, but he realized he had to do something with the insight he had gained. He decided to leave behind his regular life…
Long Short Story
Issue 88, October 2024
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Andrew Parkinson

Andrew Parkinson lives and writes fiction in Vancouver, Canada. Recent writing has appeared in DarkWinter Literary Magazine and Porch Literary Magazine.

Wake on a Silver Sea

Searching his reflection in the mirror, the sailor saw a subtle change in his own expression. What he saw was longing – a face of someone pursued by memories, haunted by a future he did not want. Now he could see that same expression in others. He thought at first it was enough to know he was not alone, but he realized he had to do something with the insight he had gained. He decided to leave behind his regular life…
Long Short Story
Issue 88, October 2024
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