Claire Williamson

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“Cause and Effect.” by Claire Williamson

Submitted to Contest #108

She holds the bundle gingerly in her arms, wanting to cradle him fiercely, possessively, but fearing the consequences. He hasn’t opened his eyes yet; she imagines he won’t do so for a while, but they’ll be adorable, just like the rest of him. Her husband places a hand on her shoulder, giving her a gentle smile. “He won’t break, you know,” he whispers, and she believes him, she does, but if he doesn’t break then perhaps the dream they’re in will do, and she’s not ready for that. Not yet. Not again. But the warmth… it b...

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