Pearl Aquila

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“A Girl That Turned Out To Be Me” by Pearl Aquila

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November 12, 1708, Helena Thornber “Can you keep a secret?” Adelaide whispers shakily. I had found her crying on the floor, a complete mess. “Of course, whatever is the matter?” I kneel next to her on the dirt floor of the dim basement, trying, and failing, not to dirty my new dress. She hesitates, and then rises to her feet. “It’s nothing. Pay it no mind,” she says, wiping her face and composing herself. I stand up to meet her eyes and take her hands in mine. “Addi, you know you can tell me anything, truly.” She sighs, and after a moment...

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Student. Author. Father. Mother. Inmate. Alchemist (?). Clown. Actor. Director. Singer-Songwriter. Water Enthusiast. Water Drinker. Water.