The Fox Hat Incident
Maya stared at her reflection, fingers tangled in her curly hair. The straightener had died mid-section, leaving her with this half-frizzy, half-sleek monstrosity. Perfect. Tonight...
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Maya stared at her reflection, fingers tangled in her curly hair. The straightener had died mid-section, leaving her with this half-frizzy, half-sleek monstrosity. Perfect. Tonight...
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