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The Screen's Cold Glow


The screen’s cold glow fills the dark room. Bright colors dance on it, shifting rapidly. A character with a long sword leaps across a battlefield, sparks flying from his blade. I press my tiny fingers against the cool glass, watching intently as he dodges and attacks. Every time he hits an enemy, a satisfying pop sounds. The screen flickers once but carries on. My eyes water from looking at it for so long. A warm hand brushes beside mine, and the screen’s glow seems to soften just a bit.