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Weekly Contest #351
Lester Holt was deep in thought as he walked along the beach. The tide was low and he enjoyed the feel of wet sand between his toes. He had the beach to himself and the solitude prompted introspection. Lester wondered about the future and what it would be like when he was older. He was fifteen going on sixteen and filled with self-doubt. He never recalled such a challenging time growing up. Gone were the carefree days of his childhood. No more wayward jaunts in the nearby bush or endless adventures possible on the beach and in the sea. ...
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