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Putting on a costume or playing a part is often a means of escaping the person whom you are required to be from one day to the next, of exploring those aspects of the personality that simply cannot find expression within the confines of who the world at large has become comfortable thinking that you are and that you should always be.

Gretchen could never believe that, for all of her intelligence and passion, she had fallen into that same trap and found herself drifting towards middle age whilst being trapped in a loveless marriage and living a life that was becoming ever more devoid of meaning with each year that passed.

So when she overhears talk of a sideshow where mermaids swim and frolic in a tank for the amusement of those passing by, she decides that at the very least she will see for herself, and if she is able to muster the courage from the very depths of her soul, she might even enquire about being allowed to join them.
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MensjeDeZeemeermin's avatar
Intense and thoughtful, very nice oscillation between the past and present nature of the protagonist and a believable decision and conclusion. Would have liked a bit more on her reaction to breathing water, but it's very good, indeed.