Away From the Party
A short story about a fictional sample of the autistic perspective.
(Deleted because this story makes me feel too vulnerable.)
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Allyson Howell
My name is Allyson Howell and I write about business, fiction, and everything related. I post monthly updates on the business side of my life, fiction, free verse poetry, and more.
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