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Caged

A grandmother carries the weight of her family while battling a darkness she can no longer keep contained.

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Aug 20, 2026
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My body was slumped over the bed. The sheets covered parts of my feet and legs. My head was leaning off the side. Drool had begun to create a puddle on my sheets. The pillows were sprawled around the room. The sun’s rays began to enter the room. Particles of dust floated through the rays, shimmering like glitter. As the rays hugged my face, I cou…

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