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The following is a rejection letter from the hipster literary rag N+1, based out of New York. The initial flavor is economical and thus slightly aloof, with a notable aftertaste of excuse-making, crafted to soothe the ego.

Dear Tony:

Thank you for sending First Responder to n+1. Unfortunately, we will not be able to publish it. As a biannual, n+1 is only able to publish a small number of fiction selections each year. We do appreciate your submission and wish you the best of luck placing your work elsewhere.

Sincerely,
The Editors

I submitted my short story, “First Responder,” in December.