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Weekly Contest #204
“Esther, come on up, dear.” The pastor waved to me. “Esther has agreed to tell us how she single-handedly brought a wanted outlaw to justice.” The congregation applauded. I stood slowly, feeling everyone’s eyes on me. It was hot in the church. There was no breeze coming in the windows. Why was there no breeze? The steps creaked as I came forward. The echo sounded like it went on forever. I looked out at the congregation. My mother fanned herself on the second row. My fiancé, James, sat next ...
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