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Submitted to Contest #105
My heart is pounding. My vision narrows to a single point. All sounds are louder than before, and yet, I understand none of it. I am terrified. Worse yet, I look it. As anxiety grips my heart, I wonder if anyone can tell how quickly my heart beats or that I am afraid to interact with others. I wonder If they understand that I am not arrogant or self-important, but rather that I am afraid. I ruminate over every interaction, rehearsing all, from my greetings to my repartees. But alas, none of it ever happens. Imagine a tall young man w...
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