Genie Morman Interesting 158 -

(laughter, dry as leaves) That’s the problem. You believe that. That’s what makes the smell so strong. Good night, archivist. Close the door from the outside. And don’t say the ‘S’ word before sunrise.

Here’s a short creative piece for — imagined as a found document, an audio log entry, or a case file from an archivist of the strange. Title: Genie Morman Interesting 158 Type: Audio transcript / Field report Date of recording: ██/██/████ Subject: Genie Morman Designation: Interesting-158 [BEGIN LOG] Genie Morman Interesting 158

That’s right. Your file says you generate exactly one new “interesting thing” per day. Yesterday was 157. Today is 158. (laughter, dry as leaves) That’s the problem

Un-remember how?

This is entry one-five-eight for Genie Morman. Time stamp 02:41. Location: her apartment, third floor, no windows. Genie has agreed to speak again, provided we don’t use the letter ‘S’ after midnight. Good night, archivist

I pull the thread from the back of their neck. Like a loose sweater. But that’s not why you’re here. You want to know about the 158th interesting thing.

(soft hum, then a click like a tongue against teeth) You remembered. Most forget. Then I have to make them un-remember.