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“Η γυναίκα μου εξαφανίστηκε παίρνοντας κι όλα τα ρούχα της μαζί. Άφησε πίσω της δυο νάιλον κάλτσες και μια βούρτσα για τα μαλλιά που 'χε παραπέσει πίσω από το κρεβάτι. Θα 'θελα τώρα να επιστήσω την προσοχή σας σε τούτες τις καλοφτιαγμένες κάλτσες και στα δυνατά σκούρα μαλλιά που είχαν πιαστεί στις τρίχες της βούρτσας. Πέταξα τις κάλτσες στα σκουπίδια, τη βούρτσα θα την κρατήσω και θα τη χρησιμοποιώ. Το κρεβάτι μόνο μοιάζει αλλόκοτο και μου είναι αδύνατο να το δικαιολογήσω.”

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Raymond Carver
Raymond Carver

Raymond Carver was an influential American short story writer, born on May 25, 1938, and died on August 2, 1988. Known for his concise and straightforward style, his works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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