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Submitted to Contest #314
Stones skittered around as I ran, some tumbling into the river that lay only mere steps away. My breath came out in short, fast puffs. Despite how often I seemed to end up like this, I still panted like a dog. Slowly, my gaze scanned the area around me. It was peaceful; the only sounds to be heard were the rush of the river over the rocks, as it was shallow here. Birds squawked loudly, squirrels skittering through the brush of the forest. My hand came up to cover my eyes as the sun beat down on me. No signs of human life. I sighed, turning t...
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