There’s the state of being alone, and state of being totally alone. The latter requires giving up your smartphone. Although I’m probably addicted, I enjoy the times I leave my phone at home. Freedom! There’s one thing I enjoy most when totally alone.
Earwigging. Or, in text speak, OH (overheard). Many of my short stories have started with me overhearing a conversation. After all, people say the strangest things.
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