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Submitted to Contest #273
“Don't tell anyone,” I whisper, to the girl in front of me. I turn around anxiously trying to make sure no one heard, as cold sweat breaks out on my skin. She nods, slowly at first, then faster, when she sees my trembling hands. She knows I'm scared. She tries to reach out, tries to comfort me. But I pull away- I…I don't need her comfort. The rising sun peeks in and out of the swaying trees, casting fleeting shadows in my room. They dance a peculiar dance, trying to invite me into never-ending darkness, tendrils of black stre...
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