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Robbie Herbst

Robbie Herbst is a writer and violinist based in Chicago. His work has been published at X-R-A-Y, Gulf Coast, RHINO Poetry, and other publications. He is a member of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and he enjoys the company of his dog, Reba, who is a very good girl. You can read more fiction at robbieherbst.com.
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    Rumpus Original Fiction: Crusher

    Under your puffer, you sweat from the exertion of the approach, but each step brings cooler air. It won’t be long before the rock becomes numbingly cold.