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Weekly Contest #44
Foreword This is the first chapter in a story that is much longer than 3,000 words. This concept has been brewing in my head for months, and I felt compelled to write this down after leaving an abusive relationship. It is my hope that the finished manuscript will raise awareness toward the issue. I write a foreword to provide a warning. This excerpt contains strong language and graphic descriptions of violence and domestic abuse. It is intended for mature audiences. That being said, enjoy. I close my eyes, and for a moment, it ...
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