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Submitted to Contest #272
The thick aroma of spices coated the neighborhood, tickling the noses of everyone nearby. Plates of hot, sticky plantains warmed the tongues of guests at the weekly cookout. The murmurs and conversations of the attendees melded together into the warm and friendly voice of the community. Nyla sat with one hand on the table and the other holding a toothpick with a slice of fatty, greasy suya at the end. Her friend, Cori, hosted these lively events. Once a week, they gathered in the spacious area of her backyard to feast while enjoying each oth...
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