Pancakes in the Closet: An Invitation

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“Damn it!” I muttered out loud.

The strap on my bra was broken, and I returned to digging for a replacement. “I don’t know what I am so worried about; it’s just breakfast.” I thought to myself as I checked my body in the mirror. I shook my head and returned to my closet to search more. Then I saw it. In the back was an off-white summer frock covered with small pink…