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The Lake That Refused Reflections

Identity Without Appearance

By GoldenSpeechPublished about a month ago 1 min read

No face appeared on the lake’s surface—only movement. When people leaned closer, they saw ripples shaped by thoughts, not features. The lake asked them to define themselves without mirrors. Many left unsettled. Some left free.

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