The Forgotten Son Under The Waves

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The storm hit without warning. My brother, Mark, shoved me overboard and snatched my life vest.

When the rest of my family was rescued, Mom wailed, "Where's Ethan? Where did he go?"

Dad scoffed, "Don't worry about him. He had a life jacket, he'll be fine."

My sister, Jessica, hugged Mark tight. "My sweet little brother, so innocent. I wish Ethan could be more like you."

They stood on the dock, yelling for me to come out, accusing me of hiding.

But I couldn't.

I was already dead, swallow