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Submitted to Contest #284
The gentle sway of the waves, which once lulled me to sleep, now angrily crash against the side of the ferry. The bellowing of the horn signalling our arrival rings in my ear. I hear the footsteps of the captain, and then the swish of his coat as he raises his hand to knock on my cabin door. His knuckles rap against the wood three times with a soft thump. “Miss? The crews preparing for docking now, won’t be much longer till we hit the island, best gather your things.” His footsteps retreat, and i’m le...
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