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It started with a broken mug.A simple accident. A chipped ceramic handle. A moment of distraction.But for Diane Mbugua, the broken mug represented more than a kitchen mishap. It was the first crack in the carefully constructed façade of her new life.The mug had a name on it—Michael—painted in blue cursive with a tiny, smiling coffee bean beside it. A dumb novelty gift from her boyfriend. A dumb mug he loved.Diane didn’t mean to drop it. She’d only just moved in last week. It was 6:43 a.m., she hadn’t slept, and her left eye was twitching fro...
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Being in a carnival can be one of the best sensations you can ever have.From ferris wheels to bumper cars,cotton candy to hot dogs,the carnival is a place full of joyous wonder.Get lost however and it can turn into a nightmare.My name is John and am thirteen years old.It all started on one saturday morning during breakfast when dad suggested that we go check out the local carnival downtown for family day.'But honey,I thought we agreed to go to the mall today',mom blurted out.'You are aware that June needs new shoes."'Yes daddy,me want new sh...
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