Marked by Many
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Complete Wed, Apr 29, 20262h 1m
I woke up with a mark on my skin after a night I barely remembered. Everyone in town remembers me differently, and reality itself feels fractured. As I navigate conflicting memories and strange encounters, I have to decide who I truly am... or if it even matters.
Created in response to the 2026 Open Novella Contest prompts #99, #77, and #24.
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