Midpermanence

This flat stretch will do, dusk-black and blurred by speed. Grip loosens, detachment from the vibration of this metal beast — a fraction of the required disconnect. Or is it desired disconnect?

Need more.

Foot goes heavy, pushing acceleration, air lifting beneath.

"Not long now."

Hit the lights as a middle finger to the voice — a wash of yellow brightens the racing blur, like the point-of-view of an insect riding a falling lightbulb, still lit.

"Who's that?" annoys the voice.

Distant, beyond the luminescence, a figure stands in the middle of the flat.

"Well, so much for planned endings."

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