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Submitted to Contest #25
Ochaena's mother had been born blind. She'd never liked books and had passed that on to her daughter, who was now being forced to write a book report. In order to do that, she'd need to read one, something she rarely did.Whenever a teacher encouraged her to do so she'd shamelessly say; "I'm too busy with my napping and eating." The teacher would cluelessly respond; "I'm sure you can fit in some reading instead of lazing around your house.". Normally, she was a respectful kid. Her grades were good enough that the teachers were surprised by he...
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