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Submitted to Contest #103
TW: murder, rape As soon as I open the door, my coat drops to the floor. My eyelids are drooping to my feet. After being at the police station for the whole day, I just want to spend some time with my husband, James. He always makes a smile form on my face, maybe because of the way he embraces me. James listens to me, especially when I feel my stomach churn from the cases I deal with. Like these past days, where I have been dealing with a dreadful murder case. Everywhere I go, I am surrounded by it. The news channels are all talking about it...
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