This story is a work of fiction. Names of characters and organizations, places, and events/incidents are either the products of the writer's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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August 2023

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An entry to Hershey's "A Piece Of You" Writing Contest.
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Word count: 491