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Note: contains sexual and physical violence. LIKE CHRISTMAS The eclipse came and so did my relatives, in a fashion similar to the Fourth of July or Easter. Casseroles, potatoes, pie. Tin foil. It was not like Christmas. I will explain why. My cousin, Melony, came last, and put a greasy bag of gas station JoJos into my hands. Said curtly, “Muffins burnt up.” Shot a withering glance at her new husband, who refused to meet it. “I’ve been craving these anyway. We should get together more often,” I said. “Of course.” This was the stilted talk o...
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