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Posted in Fantasy on Feb 23, 2024

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THE ARTIST'S GIFT

Glenna Agnew

Weekly Contest #239

THE ARTISTS GIFT Claire stepped through the door of her studio, closed the door, and leaned against it for a moment.  She gave a heavy sigh and carefully placed her snow shovel against the wall resting it on the boot tray underneath. Leaning against the door again she balanced on one leg and undid the laces of her snow-clad boots. She unzipped her warm parka and divested it on the hook, followed by her hat, scarf, and mitts. She blew on her hands and rubbed them together briskly to warm them, feeling the blood start to circulate agai...

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