Writing Without Rules: From the Notebook

Writing Without Rules: From the Notebook

The Smallest Talk

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Jeff Somers
Sep 07, 2025
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Based on true events.

Roy was telling him about the noisy people staying in the short term next door, a group of young guys, apparently longing for their old frat house days. They played music and screamed and shut the door in Roy's face when he complained.

Billy knew the beats and rhythms, but he didn't care for the sneering disdain. When irritated, Roy …

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