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Driving to work
In the rain.
Stop-start
Traffic.
Running late, try to hurry
Am I in trouble?
Check with the boss
Text, quickly, only a moment-
I've lost control, wheels spinning
Off road
Not stopping...
About the Creator
Madi Haywood
Hi there! My name's Madi and I'm an aspiring author. I really enjoy reading modernised fairy tales, and retellings of classic stories, and I hope to write my own in the future. Fantasy stories are my go-to reads.
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Nice work
Very well written. Keep up the good work!
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This is entered into the Dancing with Distraction Challenge. I hope you enjoy it!