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I keep telling myself there is a normal reason

I know how this sounds, but I am still writing it because I cannot stop thinking about it. This happened in a rented basement with one tiny window. I was there with the roommate who sleeps through everything.

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#Situations · Aug 31

#Situations

I know how this sounds, but I am still writing it because I cannot stop thinking about it.

This happened in a rented basement with one tiny window. I was there with the roommate who sleeps through everything. Dust moved from the vent with each knock. I counted the knocks out loud.

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Finding a normal source for the tapping. The pattern stopped whenever I recorded. Nobody wants to sleep nearest the wall.

I trust repetition more than my own fear. Maybe there is a boring explanation. I would pay actual money for that explanation right now.

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