A laugh escapes my parted lips as I close my eyes and dive underneath the water's surface.
My eyes remain closed as I twist, twirl, flip, and kick in the water's embrace.
I feel safe in the cool, comforting arms.

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Arms of Iron
Short StoryHow fast can the arms that gently held you turn to an iron, fatal grip?
Swish!
A laugh escapes my parted lips as I close my eyes and dive underneath the water's surface.
My eyes remain closed as I twist, twirl, flip, and kick in the water's embrace.
I feel safe in the cool, comforting arms.