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MAG 172 - Strung Out

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Francis and the Spider

Francis feels the hooks tighten as they look upon the offering. That deepest want bubbles up to the surface, but at its core there is still that mute fear and anticipation of what surrender will bring. There is no escape to be found here, no respite from the charade that is now the sum of Francis's existence. By now, Francis knows with utter clarity what falling to the call will bring. The awful crawling fate that they will endure before the next act eventually begins. They sit also very still and keep their hands held tight to their chest. Their longing is awful and mutual.

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