Aurora Magazine 2018

I want to be in charge. Even if it means confessing to a murder that I’m already believed of committing. KYLE You really didn’t kill her… MARSHALL I really didn’t. (The room goes silent. After a moment, MARSHALL begins to cough, trying to catch his breath.) MARSHALL Do it, boy. You know my truth, the truth no one was willing to see… now set me free. MARSHALL (CONT.) My ten minutes is up. KYLE I’ll add your name. MARSHALL Boy? KYLE With my mothers. (MARSHALL cannot help but let out a small laugh.) KYLE I’ll pray for you both tonight. (The room goes dark.)

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