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Submitted to Contest #316
This story may contain sensitive themes or material that may trigger some readers. The announcement came over the radio as it always did about this time every morning. It would be hot again and unrelentless between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Insufferable heat. In the heart of South Carolina that's how it was every summer. It was hot everywhere and the heat affected all surfaces. Your legs would stick to the vinyl seats of the tractor or in the old ‘74 Chevy van. Seats covered in cloth were better and grandma always had a fresh towel. ...
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