I Find Myself Hoping
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A short story dissecting the collapse of a relationship 10 years afterwards. Taking a literal and metaphorical trip down memory lane, Connor is confronted with his unresolved past and desires for his future - with or without his missing piece. Please pay attention to the stipulated years - they act as a timeline to piece the events together. Third place winner of the 2023 Varsity College Writing Competition in the Narrative Fiction category.
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