Chicago: A Short Story

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Hello my good friend, The world is still gray in Chicago. The long journey here was not worth it. It is hard to find work here with everyone coming here to find work. The rich keep taking all the jobs. We can’t find Pa, Ma has looked everywhere for him. After being in Chicago for a little while, Bella started to hang out with some friends and stopped coming home. We found out she might be married, but we’re not sure if she is. John died in November from coughing up blood. I am married, but I cannot find my husband. He never came back one night after going out. I still believe he will come back. We have a son together, his name is Benny, just like his father. He is six years old right now, but I fear I will not see him again. I am being taken

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