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FOR THE LOVE OF GLORIA Written by D.T.Yarbrough A SCIENCE FICTION SHORT STORY Copyright 2009 Written by D.T.Yarbrough FOR THE LOVE OF GLORIA Written by D.T.Yarbrough Jack awoke to find the room was frigid. He was chilled to the bone. Jack knew this feeling all to well. Whos there? Show yourself, he shouted. From behind a closet door he appeared. Jack recognized him. Oh, he didnt know his name but he had seen him on the streets many times, always in the background. It was as though he had been following Jack. What are you doing here? What do you want? Jack asked. Jack knew he wouldnt be able to tell him. They cant talk. Or at least the living couldnt hear them. Most of the living couldnt even see them. Jack walked over to his desk and motioned for the ghost to follow. Spell it out for me, Jack said as he pointed to his computers keyboard. The ghost pointed to the blank screen. The computer wasnt turned on. What difference does that make? You cant press the keys anyway, Jack said. Just point to the letters. Jack picked up a note pad and pencil and began writing as the ghost pointed first to one letter and then the next. The ghost needed Jacks help. What a surprise, they all wanted Jacks help. He had been watching Jack to be sure he could trust him. Why are you still here, Jack asked. What sort of unfinished business do you have? I finished my business long ago, but I cant leave, the ghost answered. Why not? Isnt that the way it works? Jack asked. Im in love, the ghost replied. I want you to help Gloria. Many ghosts were in love when they died, but they all moved on, Jack said. They were in love with the living, he replied. Gloria is a ghost, and if she cant leave then Im not leaving without her. Why cant she leave? What is her unfinished busi