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Submitted to Contest #97
Carrying a load of laundry, I paused beside a window. Master was outside tending business with a man in formal wear. They were speaking of something, though I did not know what of. Master always took care not to let me overhear his dealings, but I had happened to overhear that he would be going somewhere today. As if sensing my gaze, Master’s eyes flicked up. I ducked away from the window and swallowed at the close call. If Master thought I was going to attempt something… I shuddered at the thought and glanced down at my feet. A shiny black...
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