The Past Came Back To Bite Me
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This story will all be posted as one "chapter," but is a complete short story. I wrote it for a college assignment, and decided to post it so I wouldn't lose it if my laptop ever crashed...
This is a story about a college student trying to find her way, and wanting to be sure she's made the right choice for her life's work. On her last travel adventure before starting her career, something happens that will change her life forever. Will it be a good change, or a bad one? Read on to find out.
P.S. Sorry for the terrible introduction, I'm really not good at descriptions. But, just know that there is a lot of build up in the short story, a bit of action, (an accident included) and a resolution that is technically not a cliffhanger, but could lead to a bigger story...
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