Today's OneWord: Olive

Elizabeth popped an olive in her mouth and chewed it slowly. Everything tasted oddly bitter today. Even the sweet wine that her aunt had gotten her for Christmas had a rather displeasing end flavor. She wasn't quite sure what was wrong, until she got into her swivel chair and instantly began seeing double when she opened up her laptop screen.

Another attack, she thought to herself. Just close your eyes. It'll all be over soon.

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