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The early morning sun rose steadily over the horizon, its golden rays piercing through the translucent curtains and flickering into the spacious room. Streams of sunlight danced across the furniture until they landed squarely in the eyes of Zed Zimmerman, rousing him from his slumber. He stirred gently, letting out a soft yawn as he sat upright, blinking against the light.Swinging his legs off the bed, he slowly stood, stretching his limbs with a grunt. He rolled his ankles and flexed his calves, noticing something immediately—the soreness in his legs was completely gone.“Finally,” Zed muttered under his breath, a faint smile crossing his face as he walked over to the window and paused.He stood still, gazing through the large window that overlooked the grounds below. The estate bathed in soft sunlight, birds flitting through the trees, and the dew still clinging to the grass created a quiet serenity. Yet, despite the peaceful scenery, Zed’s mind was far from calm. Thoughts clouded
Mystery
Lucas stood motionless in the small, dimly lit office of Zed Zimmerman, his hands still clutching the worn leather journal, his eyes transfixed on the yellowing page before him. The warm glow from the antique desk lamp cast long shadows across the room, highlighting the dust particles swirling lazily in the air. Lucas’s brow furrowed as he read, his expression clouded with confusion.Nothing he was reading made sense. No matter how carefully he studied the journal, no matter how many times he reread the cryptic lines, comprehension remained stubbornly out of reach. The words taunted him—clear in form, yet cloaked in mystery.“What does he mean by ‘system’?” Lucas wondered silently, his eyes never leaving the page. “System? As in a computer system? But that makes no sense. I’ve never heard of a computer that gives its owner money… let alone that kind of money.”Zed hadn’t written much about the system in the journal. He hadn’t explained what it was or where it came from. All he did was
A journal
Lucas watched him leave, then slowly lowered his gaze and began to ponder.“Tonight might be the perfect time to take a look around this mansion. I might not get another chance to be in here,” he mused silently, scanning the entire living room with a thoughtful expression. “When everyone’s asleep, I’ll take a look around. Who knows what I’ll find.”The two men sat there in silence for a while longer before finally rising to their feet. Together, they picked up the plates from the dining table and carried them into the kitchen. They ensured all the plates and utensils used for dinner were now in the sink before turning their attention to the table itself. They cleaned the entire surface meticulously, and soon, it sparkled just as brightly as it had before they’d started eating.“So... where are the rooms located?” Lucas inquired, breaking the silence. “You've been in this mansion before, so you should know.”“Uhm... I think there are about three extra rooms located upstairs beside the
Tonight
Zed and his workers still sat around the grand dining table, each of them quietly finishing off the remnants of their feast. The once-overflowing dishes were now nearly empty, their appetites thoroughly satisfied. Their stomachs were full, visibly bulging from the sheer quantity they had consumed. Slowly, the rhythm of eating came to a halt—none of them could manage another bite.Zed leaned back in his chair, sighing with satisfaction as he reached for a glass of red wine. He brought it to his lips and took a slow sip, letting the rich flavor settle on his tongue before swallowing.“The food was really good,” Lucas murmured, still chewing the last morsel of meat in his mouth.“I know, right? Kimberly’s an amazing cook,” Zed replied with a light chuckle, taking another sip from his glass. “Now that we’re all done eating, we should get some sleep. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m exhausted... I feel like I could pass out at any moment,” he added in a sluggish tone, his voice heavy w
An illusion?
Zed and Lucas moved through the dimly lit woods, each carrying a wooden crate in their arms. They walked for several minutes, their pace steady and cautious, until they finally reached the spot where they had left Steve waiting.“You guys okay?” Steve called out, his eyes narrowing as he studied the pair approaching him through the shadows. “I heard a gunshot. What the hell happened out there?”“Uhm... I got attacked by a crocodile,” Lucas explained, still slightly out of breath. “But boss saved my life.”A look of disbelief crept across Steve’s face. “A crocodile? Damn... That sounds insane. You alright?”Lucas nodded in affirmation. “Yeah, I’m good. Just a little shaken.”Without hesitation, Steve stepped forward and took the crate Zed was carrying to lighten the load. Once everything was situated, the trio resumed their journey, pushing through the tangled underbrush and heading back toward the main road.The forest seemed even darker now, the trees looming like silent sentinels as
Close call
Zed stood there a few meters away, his expression cold and his gaze fixed on the car as it slowly sank into the murky waters. A few moments later, the vehicle was completely submerged, disappearing into the depths of the river. Zed let out a sharp sigh of relief as he turned to face the duo now walking toward him.“It’s done,” Lucas stated firmly.“Good job, guys,” Zed said. “Now let’s get the hell out of here before someone spots us. I’ve had enough trouble for one night.”They all nodded in agreement, then began to trek through the woods, retracing their steps toward the main road. They walked for several minutes until Zed suddenly halted, forcing the others to stop as well and turn to face him.“What’s the matter, boss?” Steve asked, a puzzled look spreading across his face.“The weapons…” Zed muttered. “We didn’t get the crates out of the car before pushing it into the river.”Hearing Zed’s words, the duo’s eyes widened in realization, and they both slapped their foreheads in unis
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