The Pocketwatch
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Complete Sun, Oct 22, 20175m
Abigail receives a package from her Aunt Ella. Inside, she finds a pocket watch and a strange letter.
A short story of tragedy and the Spring Equinox.
Written for the Rites of Spring Contest.
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