140. The Shrunken Door

A girl grew up knowing only a small part of the world and speaking her small world language.

Then someone showed her a door to another world. Shoving it open, the girl saw many possibilities and striding through left her small world behind.

The girl saw, heard and tasted many unimagined wonders, but also overcame struggles and disappointments.

The girl was now a lady.

Changed, she returned to the door. Hearing voices on the other side, she tried to go through. But like an adult squeezing into shoes worn as a child, she no longer fit in that small world.

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