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Weekly Contest #61
I was four years old when my mother sold me off for two cents.I remember it vividly. On that day, the sun shone bright but I was trapped inside. I stayed in my room which had been emptied except for the thin mattress I was sitting on and the electric fan blowing the green tulle curtains in my direction. The only noise came from the fan’s slow motion, creaking complaints to be relieved of its duty. From the window, I watched as the neighborhood kids played Skipping Stones. I drew a lungful of breath and blew against the glass, creating m...
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