A Masque in Bloom
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An invitation to a Masquerade ball. The chill of Autumn. The thrill of romance.
This is a (very) short story I wrote in response to a story prompt I came across, which simply said to write a scene or short story in which someone wears a disguise or costume. This was the result. Please enjoy! Comments and constructive criticism are welcome.
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