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Caleb Crain Reads “Clay”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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A Late-Night Encounter with Nature

This chapter explores a character's obsessive cleanliness as she disposes of trash late at night, leading to an unexpected encounter with a possum. This moment sparks a nostalgic reflection on her childhood and her relationship with her mother.

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