Sticky Soldiers

Date: 7 October 2025
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He woke to find sticky notes everywhere — on the kettle, the mirror, even the cat’s back. Each note carried a small command: Breathe, then act. Smile before scrolling. Walk for five minutes. At first, he grumbled, but as the day moved, the notes began to work. The kettle boiled quietly; his temper didn’t. He walked, he smiled, he even called his mother. By nightfall, the notes had won the day. He peeled one off the fridge and whispered, “Thanks, General Yellow.” Tomorrow’s orders awaited.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah, Guwahati, Assam, India
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