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Submitted to Contest #251
The day started like any other. I was sipping a cup of coffee when I heard the post drop onto the mat. Among the usual dross was an official-looking letter, bad news? Yes, the worst. My wonderful Grandma had passed. This was so unexpected, that I doubled over, the shock took my breath away. Then the pain hit me, and sobs caught in my throat. I fell to my knees. Time passed, my sobs stilled. Then I thought about her being all alone, and more tears flowed. Hours passed. I felt so overwhelmed by sadness. Eventually, I fell into an uneasy sleep ...
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