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There was a nice feeling about lurking in the shadows. Where there is a shadow, there is a light source. You can look into it and see everything, but nothing can see you. I found it extremely comforting. I could observe all that I needed to from one place, concealed completely in a thick veil that nothing could touch. Nothing could harm me, mentally or physically. I was alone without being alone.
Not only did I see, but I listened. I heard everything at once, multiple conversations, but I never needed to contribute for them to continue. I heard children laugh and parents chatter, and it drowned out the pounding rain outside. It was true that I could only make out bits and pieces of the clamor from those closest to me, but it was not my intention …show more content…

When people see him walking through town, they cower at the sight. Maybe it’s because this man can hold up to two hundred fifty pounds and make it seem like five! Here is the mightiest of all the strongmen, Lawrence Pallesen!”
Out came Lawrence in his black unitard, stepping into the ring to my right. His blonde hair shined in the light, and I knew it looked like he could crush me when they compared us. In fact, he really could if he wanted to. He was still an inch or two taller than me when I was on my stand, so I looked absolutely puny whenever I stood next to him. He flexed his arms and legs with a charming smile as we waited for eight of our strongest crew to drag in his dumbbell.
I already knew what would happen. He would make some witty comment before lifting the weight above his head. Then, he would do so with one hand, parading around, and I would call him a show off. I knew all of the acts like the back of my hand, which was by no means bad. My attention usually wandered, so I needed the routines engraved in my mind. As long as I smiled and said my much-rehearsed lines on cue, no one would tell the difference. And that was especially good at that moment. We barely just started, but I already felt myself …show more content…

I finally said, “Well, folks, it seems like we’re coming to the end of our time together. We have only two more performances.” There was a groan from the crowd, and I chuckled. “Yes, yes, I know, but do not fret! We saved the best for last, of course. Now, look above me, will you?” I pointed my cane up. “What is it you see? A tightrope? Why, yes, you would be correct, but is there anything amiss? No net, you say? Exactly, my friends! Here, we do not use nets! Our skilled walker has the utmost confidence in her ability, and so do I. So, crane your necks up and watch our most precious performers, Ella Bristow, walk the fine line between life… and

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