But Words Will Never Hurt Me by Jonathan Tolstedt

“Oh, shit, Quinn! Casey killed herself last night! You did that!”

Quinn rolled her eyes. “Don’t be dramatic, Blair.”

“Seriously! Did you see her face when you called her a thrift-store reject?”

“That wasn’t even a good insult. If she can’t take a joke, fuck her.”

“When you said it, Quinn, I felt something weird. Something—electric. We should tell someone.”

Quinn spun angrily. “Really? A trailer whore like you? Ratting me out?”

Blair’s eyes widened. She attempted to respond, but couldn’t.

“Here.” Quinn handed her a straight razor. “Bathroom’s over there.”

Blair took it obediently, disappearing into the bathroom.

 

 

About the Author

Jonathan Tolstedt is a patent agent by day and evolving writer by night. He’s published a number of short stories and numerous drabbles and micros (usually something dark, like horror or romance). He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and son and a surprisingly evil Bichon named Rosie.