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Awakening the Tides
100 Faces in 100 Stories — No2
Jan 2, 2023
I was never going to be the one, was I, Mother?
You painted me in gold and set me apart in front of all the gods. You said I would be blessed. But where have I gone wrong? I feel cursed.
Your red hair, freckles, lips — they’re all mine too. I’m your shadow, your puppet.
And when I didn’t fulfill my purpose you cut me loose.
My sister stands now at the edge of the sea, a lovely little smile on her face.
She has no idea what will happen.
She doesn’t realize a monster is waiting in the depths.
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