When The Sky Turned Red

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Reads 67
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Parts 4
Time 8m

A short story about a young boy who experienced feelings of sadness, isolation, and hopefulness related to his father, who was forced to go to war. As Red grew more isolated, his hope that his father was still alive slowly faded.All Rights Reserved

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