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Timothy R. Knuck

Tim Knuck was born in Texas and promptly moved to the blistering deserts of Arizona. He spent most of his youth reading fantasy and science fiction, playing video games, and watching Big Trouble in Little China. When his brain isn't being fried by the Arizona heat, he's usually brewing his own beer, writing, or spending time with his family. He lives with his girlfriend and their diabetic dog.

Eat Up

We ate meatloaf with carrots, celery, and a layer of ketchup that peeled like a second skin. It was reheated and dry and smelled of warmed lettuce. "Eat up," my dad said. My mom grunted in approval. I ate, imagining it was pizza. We dined on canned peaches and soup; Mom heated…