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Charles Island: A Fictional Narrative
I didn’t think we’d ever get this raft finished, Charles thought. He sat on it cross-legged and stared down into the water of the pond. His friend, Pete, stood on the bank and watched him. It was calm and blue as the sky. “So,” Pete shouted, “Are you ever coming back” “No,” Charles called. “I’m staying here all night.” Pete laughed. he always laughed. “All night.” He had had his turn already, so it was mine now, Charles thought. He was in no hurry. They had worked on this raft for all summer and it was good to have it done, although it wasn’t really done, since it was kind of tipping to one side. Pete started throwing rocks near Charles. Charles knew he wasn’t trying to hit him but just to play around so he ignored him. Charles had learned
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