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Submitted to Contest #216
Speak! On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Anna-Claire leans against the window counting the raindrops as they went down the smooth pane of glass that protects her from the lurking eyes outside, of curious people wondering why this girl looks drained of her youthful spirit. Almost as if the weather perfectly resembles how she feels inside. Although, for Anna-Claire it was more complex than just that. The rain always comforted her, even as a little girl – she loved sitting on her father's lap as he gently swings on a rocking chair pointing out t...
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