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Jump Mates
It was a chilly night at 10:00 PM and Arno stood at the edge of a mountain top ready to jump. The wind howled around him as he gathered his courage but just as he was about to take the leap he heard a girl's sobbing voice.

Who's there? Arno called out.

Who's there? came the echoing reply from the other side of the mountain.

Both fell silent. After a moment Arno asked Are you... are you up here to end your life too?

Yes the girl answered her voice choked with tears. I am.

Arno took a deep breath. Before we do this can we talk for a while?

The girl hesitated then said softly Okay. My name is Isha.

They began to share their stories. Isha spoke first her voice trembling. I...