From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the seventh parable.

An early version was first published in Rue Scribe. Content warning: implied threat of sexual violence.

This is the final parable of the collection. Consider buying the book, if you think this book might rhyme with you, or you with it.

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From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the sixth parable.

First published in CP Quarterly №10.

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From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the fifth parable.

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From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the fourth parable.

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From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the third parable.

First published in Bluepepper. Content warning: violent death, misogynistic slurs, and stillbirth.

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From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the second parable.

First published in New World Writing.

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From “De cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme”, the thirteenth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the first parable.

Content warning: mention of death.

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From “Varied Paralyses”, the twelfth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the seventh parable.

First published in Grim & Gilded №3. Content warning: mention of death and murder.

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From “Varied Paralyses”, the twelfth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the sixth parable.

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From “Varied Paralyses”, the twelfth thirteenth of Melancholic Parables, this is the fifth parable.

First published under the title “We Shared Clothing and Laughed” in Bowery Gothic. Content warning: illness and violent death.

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