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Submitted to Contest #321
Yellow walls enclosed Mildred, like daffodil petals surrounding an insect. She stared at the walls and fingered a small scar at the base of her neck. It was the result of a childhood surgery, one she couldn’t remember, though she found comfort in its thickened permanence. A steel door was the only exit and entrance. The silence was interrupted by a heavy knock. “Come in!” she yelled, trying her best to sound cheerful. She didn’t feel safe but didn’t want anyone to notice. She thought she heard a baby crying, reminding her of a young baby sh...
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