Mia Manumit

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“Lifeline” by Mia Manumit

Submitted to Contest #92

A yearning propelled me forward. Freezing water lapped over my toes and made me gasp. I hesitated. Resolutely, I took a deep breath and shuffled a few more inches in. The murky water eddied around my ankles, but I already felt like I was in over my head. What was I thinking?Over my shoulder, onlookers gathered on shore. “It’s a cold world out there,” they warned.The older ones huddled in their cozy blankets, staying warm and dry and safe. The younger ones built castles on the sand, watched the surf melt them, then started over.Yes,...

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