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Good Girl

          Daisy was all skin and bones, a wrinkled hot dog that had been left in the sun. Her eyes were misty and she was missing teeth and patches of fur. But you’d never know how old she was from the sound of her shrieking barks. I shot my hands to my ears and hurried to the door while her cries for help cascaded through my tiny apartment.            “Sorry”, I said as I opened the door. “She’ll stop soo-”            Tommy’s lips interrupted my apology. His salt-and-pepper stubble scratched against my face and Daisy’s barks melted away. He detached himself and brushed the hair out of my face. “I did say I’d kiss you first thing.”            “Thought you’d at least say hi first.”            “You know a better way to say hello?” Daisy let out a particularly piercing howl and I cupped my hands over my ears. Tommy was unp...
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Girl's Night - an essay

Girl’s Night Don’t wear a v-neck, it makes your shoulders look big.  You look cute in that dress, but I can see your bulge. Throw it out. Burn it.  There aren’t women’s shoes in your size, so cram your feet in those size 11’s. Your feet will ache as your bones readjust, but it’s worth it. You’re not like most women in a lot of ways: you have big feet, big hands, big shoulders, a big brow, big jaw, big waist, small hips, facial hair and a penis. But at least you’re wearing women’s shoes.  Start wearing short skirts. Make sure your nipples are visible underneath that crop top. If you still talk to your mom, she may say she’s worried about you getting raped. This is good. It means she sees you as a real woman! Youtube is a great place to learn how to do your makeup. Make bold cat eyes with liquid eyeliner to distract from your face. Use wipes to remove your makeup before bed. If you go into class with the stain of last night’s eyeliner your teacher will announce that you loo...
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