John Miller
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Tom leaned back in his chair, satisfaction washing over him as he closed his laptop. It had been a productive day, with meetings and appointments wrapping up earlier than expected. He glanced at the clock on his office wall and smiled. There was still some time left before the close of work. That meant Lucy didn't have to go home with Adolf today as she had been doing all week. Picking up his phone, he called Adolf and asked him not to bother picking Lucy, since he was done for the day and would…-
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Aaron settled into his seat on the plane, the gentle hum of the engines and the soft murmurs of passengers around him creating a cocoon of solitude. As the plane taxied down the runway, he found himself reflecting on the whirlwind of the last four days in Ludus. He had come with a singular purpose: to finalize his divorce from Sara, a chapter he had long wanted to close but had been unable to bring himself to do it. The visit had been emotionally taxing, but it had also been a journey of emotional…
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Andy's room was a sanctuary of sorts. Its walls were painted in soothing shades of lavender and white, adorned with framed posters of her musical idols and inspirational quotes about music which she had brought from their old house. A worn plush microphone sat perched on her nightstand, a constant companion for her dreams of belting out tunes in front of adoring crowds. Lying on her bed, she surfed the internet, searching for various islands or clues that might lead her to Cassidy. In the last…
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Harry lounged comfortably on the hammock swing, its gentle swaying matching the rhythm of the waves crashing on the nearby shore. The morning sun cast a warm glow over the resort, highlighting the lush greenery and pristine beaches. He glanced at his watch. Nearly half an hour past their planned departure time but Jade was still busy getting ready. He peered into the suite, and shook his head in amusement when he saw her meticulously applying makeup after she had spent almost an hour agonizing over…
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Exactly six days after Mia left Ludus, Jeff's heart pounded as he approached the imposing gates of Henry Rosewood's mansion. Three days had passed since his meeting with Tom, and today, he was finally here, in the lion's den. He adjusted his round-rimmed glasses which was perched on the bridge of his nose, that made him look nothing like the Jeff who shared an apartment with Mia. As he pressed the intercom button, he couldn't help but feel a surge of apprehension. This was dangerous, but it was a…
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The soft glow of the laptop screen illuminated Cassidy's face, casting long shadows across his room. A smile played on his lips as he watched a familiar video – the Jonas sibling interview as most blogs had termed it. He'd seen the video over a hundred times since the interview, yet each time, it held the same power to pull him in. She looked radiant, her eyes sparkling with a nervous excitement as she spoke. He found himself captivated, not just by her beauty, but by her animated expressions and…
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Just as Tom hung up the call with Barry, he received another phone call from an unsaved contact, but before he could receive the call, Jeff knocked on the door. Tom asked him to enter before going on to receive the call. "Thomas Hank," Tom said in a clipped voice as he gestured to Jeff to sit down. "Mr. Hank, this is Robert Henderson, I trust you know who I am." The voice on the other end was clipped and professional, with a hint of underlying curiosity. Tom's brow furrowed slightly. Robert…
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The oppressive cloud that had seemed to permanently reside over Amy's head for the past few weeks had mysteriously vanished. Gone were the perpetually furrowed brows and downturned lips, replaced by a lightness in her step and a barely concealed smile that played on her lips. Her colleagues couldn't help but notice the change. As Amy walked past one of the intern's desk on her way to Lucy's office, the intern couldn't resist a playful jab. "Did you win the lottery over the weekend, Amy? You look…
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Jade stirred from sleep, reaching out instinctively for the warmth that usually resided beside her. Her hand met only the cool sheets, and she blinked awake, glancing around the room. The suite was quiet, the curtains drawn to a sliver allowing the early morning light to filter in. "Harry?" she called softly, sitting up and rubbing her eyes. The room remained silent. Without getting out of the bed, she reached for the suite remote. She flipped the bathroom wall to transparent, and just as she…
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The insistent chirping of the alarm clock was the rude awakening Lucy never needed. It shattered the peaceful slumber Lucy and Tom had been enjoying. With a groan, Lucy slammed her hand down on the snooze button, her eyes still squeezed shut, momentarily silencing the shrill cry. Sunlight, a traitor in the situation, streamed through the blinds, painting bold stripes across Lucy's face. "Ugh, what time is it?" she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep. Tom, who had also woken up, reached for his…
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