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Weekly Contest #375
Contains mentions of Sexual Violence and Substance Abuse. Every adult at some point in their lives is afraid of the dark. It starts when we first leave our parents' room for our own, where they tuck us into bed, reassure us that everything will be okay, and leave. The door is open just a crack so you can call for them. As soon as their footsteps grow quiet, you know something's not right; you can feel the presence under the bed, one you're sure will pull you under if you leave a limb hanging off the side. From the creaking noise of the clos...
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