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Author: Just me
last update publish date: 2026-06-21 20:05:02

ANASTASIA

I kicked my feet into the pool, watching the ripples spread. The water felt cold against my bare skin.

I sighed, leaning against the edge of the pool.

I brushed a finger over my thigh, feeling the deep bumpy line of a scar. I bit my lips, as memories surged on.

I could still hear it. The distant memories of when I was a child floated to the surface.

———

13 years ago.

I woke up to the darkness in my room, light rushing in through the half open door. I clutched at my teddy bear, adjus
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