Soon it would be her turn. She was terrified. Her time had come and there was nothing she
could do now but wait. Dread filled her
heart as she stared down into the shimmering water. She would have to jump when the signal was
given. No one knew what would happen
next. Some people would flounder and
have to be rescued while others would start paddling and kicking and swim to
the other shore. And still others would
simply vanish into the unknown, never to return. It was a rite of passage they all had to go
through but even the elders had no idea whether it was better to remain here or
disappear. The anticipation was
threatening to crumble her to the ground but somehow she remained
standing. The signal was given and she
braced herself. With one last glance to
her parents and siblings, she took a deep breath and jumped.
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