She’s Just Dying to Be Beautiful
Superstition and yearning make a dangerous combination: #1 Nell Asks a Favour
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4 min readApr 25, 2024
As Nell bent to reach for the pail handle, her long plait swung off her shoulder. The muscles in her arm strained as she lifted the bucket away from the water pump, her movement practiced but awkward. She favored her left side, her useless right arm only acting as a…
