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I can swim underwater!
Posted by leannebates on Fri, 25 Sep 2026
At eight, she learned she only belonged underwater.
Smashed egg.
Her father’s hands were always on her.
Shove.
Yank.
Twist.
“Lift your bum.”
His breath sharp through his teeth. His fingers at her waist. Then the suddenness of it, the body folding, tipping—
and the water rising.
It slammed her nose. Burned up into her skull. Everything bright and chemical and wrong.
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Our Story and Poem of the Month for August, very kindly chosen by Jane Hyphen:
These are my choices for the month. So hard to choose! I could have mentioned more but you don't want a ramble so I've contained it as much as possible.
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The Less Miserables Keep a Secret (3)
Posted by SoulFire77 on Wed, 05 Aug 2026
The next morning, Hector went to the park at dawn.
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