Shared by Two

by Jon Athan

writer on his last cartridge of ink.

That’s what life’s all about: Filthiness and loneliness.”

“Did you know twins can have two different biological fathers?” Harrison asked. With his back to the bed, he was crouching near the dresser and rummaging through his duffel bag. He said, “It’s called superfecundation. Have you heard of it?”

Your pain started during your childhood and it stayed in your heart. You’ve tried to keep it locked away, but... you know it doesn’t work that way. You can’t bury anguish. You were scared to find love because you didn’t want to lose love. You didn’t want friends because you didn’t want to lose friends. You’ve always wanted to be alone because you felt safer by yourself.”