Nick Woodland

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“A Fist of Water” by Nick Woodland

Submitted to Contest #267

“Hey, you stayin’ warm over there, Liam?” shouts my great uncle over the steady thrum of the wind barreling across the beach. Even though it’s only October, I’m in full winter gear. Sand would be in my eyes right now if not for the clear ski goggles my uncle brought for me. I feel a little silly, yet also invincible. My fingers are a little nippy. Otherwise, I’m pretty cozy. “Yep, I’m good, Uncle Jerry,” I yell through my neck warmer, my voice muffled. “Good, good,” he says, absorbed in his work. Uncle Jerry is Grandma’s brother. He’s standi...

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