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Weekly Contest #265
It was my first time finding myself in the proud and storied capital of the Ottoman Empire. The vibe differed from what I had imagined — maybe because of the rain. That quiet drizzle softened the edges of everything. Istanbul was old but clean, wet but clear, dim but moody on that day. The day began at 8:00 am when I was stirring my Turkish coffee in a small coffee shop. The streets outside were covered with unclear moisture, glistening under the faint glow of streetlights that hadn’t yet given way to daylight. The sound of footsteps on wet ...
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