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"The Clockmaker and His Daughter" by Tobi Ogundiran
A story about the bond between father and daughter, cities both big and small, clocks, trees, and hope in a society designed to squash all hope. Find more from the author at www.tobiogundiran.com.
Content advisory: violence, death