Carrie W.

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“The Strength to Give Up” by Carrie W.

Submitted to Contest #27

I should close my eyes for a moment, but I can never follow my own sage advice. Instead, I stare out the large, picture window. The county side flies by, indistinguishable from most of the other hunts I have been called to.I attempt to take a sip of tea, but with the combination of the swaying train and my shaking hands, the cup manages to fly from my grasp. It crashes on the floor, spilling in every direction.The sound wakes my son, asleep across from me. Flying to attention, eyes wide, breathing heavy, he eventually identifies the commotio...

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I write in my spare time, which is not as much as I'd like. I would love (one day) to be a published author. Any and all feedback is appreciated, as I'm always looking to improve. Thank you for reading!