“You must pay the rent,” he said. She was willing to repay everything he told her she owed. Everything. But, when she did, it killed him. What a shame.

This is an illustration for a narrative verse, Slug, from a forthcoming book Ovular Curios.

Slug: To hit very hard.

To engage in hostilities or an altercation.

To negatively criticize.

A large serving of a beverage that is swallowed in one go.

A person who is lazy or idle

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Picture: “Slug” – Graphite on handmade rag paper by Rod McRiven. Fine Art prints are available. The frame is shown for illustration.
Frame: Frinton bespoke frames

© Rod McRiven 2024