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Submitted to Contest #323
Note: This story contains mature themes, mild references to child endangerment and mild psychological distress. Sleep weak baby of mine. Lie on the cold hard stone. Do not cry. The danger will pass soon; you will never be in danger again while I live.Listen simple Angels. Take my blood and the blood of my descendant. Extract our souls and tie them tight. Let him feel my protection. Amen. Let him never not know the warmth of his father. Let him feel as I feel. Amen.The waves crash. We are hit with the spray. The moon is bright. Shooting star...
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