The Torch, Literary Magazine, Spring 2018

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killer was eventually caught speeding through stop signs. Clearly, the imp took part in these actions committed by who are considered terrible people how often acted out of impulse and were masters of circumlocution. These mistakes and sudden takeovers are evidence of the imp working against those the host comes in contact with and eventually leading to the death of the host, at time provoked by the imp as one grand final act of perverseness. It slowly takes control and corrupts the host through circumlocution, impulses, and procrastination. The human mind adapts to fight off the imp, but the key is recognizing the threat before it can be successfully fended off.

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