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Mori-no-otosan
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Jan 24, 2026
A7,222words
Synopsis

Sae has spent half her life seeking a local legend, guided only by the clues her grandmother left behind. When a new girl in town bursts into her quiet world, the two begin searching beyond the limits Sae once set for herself. What they find is more than Sae ever expected.

Note from author

This short story was written for the January 2026 monthly challenge. It follows a young girl whose narrow world opens just a little further.

This short story was written for the January 2026 monthly challenge. It follows a young girl whose narrow world opens just a little further.

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