“In the eyes of others, we’re often not who we imagine ourselves to be.” -Gilly Macmillan, What She Knew
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Out of Focus
She blinked. The porch steps were moving in front of her. Swaying in the rain. She blinked again. She couldn’t see far beyond the steps. The rain and darkness obscured her view. Even so, she didn’t think she’d be able to see well otherwise. Her hand gripped the door until her knuckles turned white. She … Continue reading Out of Focus
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