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In autumn Wyoming, preparations for winter begin amidst a backdrop of emotional turmoil. The narrator feels a growing distance from her partner, exacerbated by his struggles. A fire starts during yard work, leading to chaos and fear. The narrator grapples with feelings of resentment and entrapment as relationships become strained. Continue reading
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