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GELDR by ShivaRJoyce

November 12, 2020August 14, 2020 literallystories2014

The grey metal lockers of the changing rooms slam with a familiar rhythm. Some staff carry the end of work day weariness in their shoulders, others give a cheery ‘See you tomorrow.’

Never to me.

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