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Submitted to Contest #213
I knew something was wrong when I poked my finger with a sewing needle––very Sleeping Beauty of me, I know. The blood bubbled up, but I couldn’t feel the stinging pain that should follow. That was on the tip of my pointer finger. I tried poking my middle finger and could barely break the skin it hurt so much. Chalking it up to poor circulation, I went back to repairing my brother’s work pants. The Company wouldn’t be pleased with the hole in his knee. Even though they’re the ones that make him do the work that wears holes in his pants. Think...
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