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This one is in the book. The previous two are a bonus because I can’t bear to kill ALL my darlings. Some deserve to live. “Camera four is recording, sir. Ready to proceed.” Pajek stood facing a one-way window looking into a small, featureless interrogation room. A door opened behind him, lighting up the darkness…
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Meet Aya “Aya, take Dr. Harrison’s hand. It won’t hurt, I promise you.” Grandfather spoke with his gentle voice, the one he used when trying to get me to do something. Even at five years old I’d already learned not to trust his minor kindnesses. Grandfather hovered over me, while Mother leaned against the door…

