Innledning
At last, daylight broke through! The sun's warmth enveloped us, and the ocean's gentle waves whispered tranquility.
The past twelve hours had been tumultuous, filled with the cacophony of crying infants, heated debates, and unfortunate bouts of illness.
Utdrag
I vividly recall the day Papa informed me that we had to abandon our home in Afghanistan. "We must embark on a perilous voyage across one of the world's most treacherous seas. Begin packing; we depart tomorrow," he said, his eyes filled with fear.
The distant hum of a powerboat shattered my daydream, dispelling the unease among us. The occupants of the approaching boat appeared to be authorities, their voices amplified by a loudspeaker, demanding that we halt.
After a brief wait, unfamiliar faces singled out some passengers from our boat. "Stay calm," Papa whispered, clutching my hand. Our turn came, and we stepped onto the unfamiliar vessel.
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