The story for August 1, 2026 is: "The Darkest Point of Night" by J. Moody-Paiges.

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The story for August 1, 2026, is: "The Darkest Point of Night" by J. Moody-Paiges.

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Written in response to: "Write a story about someone coming back home — or leaving it behind." as part of Is Anybody Out There?.

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