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Weekly Contest #286
Samantha always thought she was special—or at least, she was made to believe so. Since childhood, she received constant praise and recognition. Her mother loved to recall Sammy’s early achievements, which gave her much-needed confidence—perhaps too much. She was the type of child any parent would want: obedient, well-mannered, not too loud and never too quiet. She was the type of person anyone would want to be around: reliable, mostly honest, and comforting. Teachers’ favorite. Samantha is was a trophy. Whether it was gold, silver, or bronze...
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