New Irish Writing: Down The Plughole by Kerry Louise Scott
New Irish Writing’s winning story for October
Illustration by Paris Flynn for New Irish Writing's October 2023 story, Down the Plughole
They haven’t left much behind.
A brand-new toothbrush in the sink, hanging out of its ripped-open box. Blobby mint paste plastered over the enamel of the enormous sink. A pair of tangled black tights lie on the floor like discarded snakeskin. A used cloudy condom clings to a pillow.
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