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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021
Submitted to Contest #83
Vidia's head breaks through the surface of the water, but a hand smothers her face. She goes under again, shutting her eyes just in time. Salty, bitter water floods into her nasal passages, causing flaming sparks to set off in the back of her skull. Her chest caves in, convulsing in and out as it fervidly begs for air.Β The hand lifts off her and she uses her last strength to reach out above the water. With air accessible now, Vidia spits the water out of her mouth and fills her lungs. She breathes heavily, feeling returning to her arms ...
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