So there was this competition to write something involving one of two titles in EXACTLY sixty words. I couldn't find the link to it right now but I wrote it and it's exactly 60 words titled:

The Music Man

The music man sits stooped, languidly playing his guitar on stage. His face contorts as he sings a raspy tune of the woven web that yesterday ensnared his skin in. Applause sounds louder than with the others tonight and his grin rights his face. His limelight fades while the shine of momentary fame illuminates another face, and he applauds earnestly.

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