coming-of-age story
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The Witch
With my little seven-year-old hand, I tried turning the knob to our front door, but it wouldn’t open. I tried again. This time, I used both hands and all the kid muscle I could summon, putting my whole body into the job like pro wrestler Hulk Hogan did against his rival André the Giant. The… Continue reading
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The Long Walk
At six, I was still learning about distance and speed—at least that’s what the experts would tell you. Also, I had no business being near busy streets, and I supposedly didn’t know yet how dangerous a car or truck could be. But those milestone markers didn’t fit me, the kid who lived near the Dandy… Continue reading