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Cover illustration for The Back of the World, C1 Spanish story

The Back of the World

El lomo del mundo

Four castaways, one half-finished raft, and a whirlpool with a heartbeat at its center. Their only way out is to row in time with the breathing of the thing that is swallowing them.

Part 4 of 4 in The Island That Breathes

«¡Dejen de remar!» La orden era tan absurda que, por un instante, los tres la obedecieron. «¿Has perdido el juicio?» —gritó Consuelo, el pelo suelto azotándole la cara.

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