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The Tuesday That Wouldn't Stay Buried

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Mara stared at her soaked twin. "What do you mean, it cost you everything?" The other Mara stepped closer, dripping rainwater that vanished before it hit the floor. "Every time you wind it, a copy of you stays trapped on Tuesday. We never leave. We just watch the truck, over and over."

Mara understood now. To save Tomas, one version of her would have to stay behind forever, guarding that street. The other Mara held out her hand. "I'll take this Tuesday. You take him home and live." Mara grabbed her brother's future and ran, leaving a piece of herself behind to keep him safe.

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