In Dion Enis Nikci’s short fiction “Garbage Kids,” a young boy emerges from a garbage bin, grappling with the stench and discomfort of his environment. He encounters a girl of similar age, who observes him with curiosity. The boy’s painful landing and the girl’s unexpected pinch highlight their shared sense of hardship and their silent connection.
Garbage Kids
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