Linda Miller
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Hardy rifled through the assorted old bills—some wrinkled and faded, others surprisingly intact. He estimated there was close to $5,000 here, probably from Cook's dirty dealings, most likely drug money. He quickly shoved the cash into his coat pocket. His search continued, and in the back of a cabinet, Hardy found a small, finely crafted box. Opening it revealed a gleaming gold watch—Rolex, no less. This particular model was brand new, released only recently in 1945. Crafted entirely from gold,…-
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After the misunderstandings was resolved Hardy finally understood who the two men in front of him were. The one he had just overpowered was Sean, and the man standing near the bedroom door was Reid. Both were associates of Bill. "What happened to Bill?" Hardy demanded urgently, his concern evident after learning about Bill's injuries. "When we left, Bill was still in surgery. Things weren't looking good. We grabbed some stuff he needed, and now we're heading back. Let's discuss the details in the…
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A sleek car rolled to a stop outside a lively bar adorned with neon lights shaped like a mischievous bunny girl. The sign read "Bunny Bar." Hardy and Bill stepped inside, and Hardy instantly noticed the place was more energetic than any of the taverns he had frequented in his hometown. The dim lighting created a smoky ambiance, jazz music flowed through the air, scantily clad women danced around, voices filled the room, and the unmistakable scent of marijuana lingered. All the women were dressed…
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At the doorway of the tavern where they both worked, Jon bumped into Sunny, another recent hire. She greeted him warmly with a bright smile. They had been colleagues for about three months now and had grown quite close. Sunny, with her French heritage evident in her chestnut-brown hair pulled back into a neat ponytail, wasn't strikingly beautiful but had a youthful charm at 19. They stepped inside, changed into their work attire, and began tidying up the place. The afternoon shift was usually quiet,…
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The Battle of Iwo Jima, a pivotal confrontation in the Pacific War, raged from February 19, 1945, to March 26, 1945. The fierce fighting reduced the island to a barren wasteland. In this grueling conflict, the U.S. military suffered 6,821 fatalities and 21,865 injuries, while Japanese forces lost 22,703 soldiers, with only 1,083 surrendering. Amid the battle, Sergeant Jon Hardy of the Marine Corps displayed extraordinary courage, reportedly taking down over a dozen enemy soldiers. Leading his squad…
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One of the older leaders, with scars on his body and one eye, stepped forward and whispered into her ear, "Mistress Iyalis, I'm sure you've already arrived at this conclusion; now it makes sense why the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise, Trekking Flamingo, and Sleeping Fox Runaway Cities haven't left the territory." "They have pledged their loyalty to Paradise, staying under its protection rather than leaving. Maybe this is what they came here for in the first place," he said, then added hesitatingly,…
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They turned toward Orion and the others, attempting to speak, but quickly closed their mouths, remembering the man's words. Since they had been granted the chance to live, they needed to seize the opportunity and act quickly. First, they needed to exchange the information they had learned about the sudden alliance between the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise, Sleeping Fox, and Trekking Flamingo Runaway Cities, as well as the unknown force called Paradise, which even Commander Sy'ra seemed to respect. They…
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Orion's expression became firm as he turned to Seth and said, "I want you to bring warriors qualified to serve as maids to tend to the building for the time being." He placed his mask back on. Seth nodded. "I'll handle it immediately," he said, swiftly soaring. Orion followed suit, rising into the air with Zogar and Iris, heading toward the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise Runaway City. ... As they arrived, Orion spotted the Stowaway-a horrendous, headless, four-legged beast, missing one of its legs.…
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"People of the Sleeping Fox Runaway City..." Orion's voice reverberated through the air. "This is Goddess Aurora, one of the goddesses of Paradise. She single-handedly dealt with the divine being who dared to seize control of your Runaway city!" He gestured towards Aurora. Orion then pointed to the unknown woman's body, held by the Vylkr winged construct. "This is the fallen divine being beside me," he continued. "You once believed them untouchable, beyond your reach. But even she could not escape the…
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"I don't sense her energy signature anymore, so I don't think she's alive. Wait here, let me verify," Aurora said before vanishing from her position, crossing several miles in seconds. Within a few minutes, she returned and looked at Orion. "I've checked. She's dead," Aurora said with a nod, her expression firm. "Take me to see her so I can look," Orion replied. Noticing the hesitation on her face, Orion frowned and asked, "What is it?" Aurora's shoulders slumped slightly as she shook her head.…
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