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In this micro-flash fantasy piece of exactly 100 words, I explore a unique twist on the old knight rescue of a maiden imprisoned in a tower stories. What I found most interesting is that the 100 words evoked a rich, unspoken, epic-length backstory, so it seemed like a much longer tale.
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