Chapter 6 | The Usual

A compilation of stories, inspired by true events
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In university I used to always sit in the same lecture seat, use the same computer in the same lab.

There's something about consistency and familiarity that attracts us all. So it's no surprise that people have their usual coffee orders and sit at the same table regularly.

Mr mocha-and-two-sugars-and-almond-biscotti walked in on Tuesday morning, newspaper in hand. But this time he says, "One americano please." And shocks Carl and I.

Later we find out his wife is leaving him.
Bitter coffee for bitter days.


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