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Weekly Contest #229
Claire scowled as she bustled down the busy street. It was Christmas Eve, and every store window was alight with candles and cheery decorations. Why people were still out shopping she’d never know. After all, if they’d just go home, she could close up shop and finally be done for the season. Until the after Christmas sales, at least. Grumbling to herself, Claire pulled her scarf closer around her face. She shouldn’t complain so much. The more people spent while out shopping, the more money she made. Owning a shop downtown during Christmas...
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