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Submitted to Contest #276
In a small, secluded school on the edge of a misty village, a young boy named Michael was known for carrying around an old, battered backpack that seemed to be held together by hope and a few frayed threads. Inherited from his older brother, the backpack had seen far better days. The zipper dangled uselessly, one pocket was permanently jammed, and the fabric bore signs of countless journeys—yet Michael brought it with him every day, tucking his precious few books and crumpled notes inside as best he could. His family couldn’t afford a new on...
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