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Weekly Contest #269
Jack got a violin for Christmas. I didn’t mind at first, blissfully unaware that my future was now going to be constantly interrupted by sharp, squeaking notes that whined incessantly, filling every corner of our small house. Jack absolutely loved his gift; ever since he’d heard Grandfather ring out a tune on his own violin, he’d borne a deep wonder for this instrument that possessed the ability to sing any emotion. And now he had his own. “Grandfather will teach you.” Father had promised. And so he did; coming around every time he was in ou...
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