"Nock" (verb): to fit an arrow to the bowstring ready for shooting. 

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Author's Reedsy Page: Alex Sultan

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This story was submitted into Contest #111 in response to: An intelligent young girl solves a big problem, but becomes frustrated that no one wants to believe her. Write about what she does next.

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