2026-03-13 14:00:58Mark crossed the street, his eyes glued to the map on his phone. He came to a halt before a building bathed in the aggressive pink hum of stylish neon: The Scarlet Lounge.
"Is this the place?" he muttered to the empty air. The GPS confirmed he’d arrived, but his gut told him to turn around. He took a steadying breath, trying to shake Ben’s warning from his mind. “I found old photos of the old man,” Ben had told him, dropping the prints onto the table. “Darren and
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122. Shopping mall drama
At knock-off time, Mark headed to the parking lot. He didn’t even make it to his car before he realized something was wrong. A line of girls—about eight of them—were blocking his way. The moment he appeared, they all went stiff, acting weirdly shy. Then they began shoving each other. “You go first!” “I… why me?” one girl stammered, stepping backward. “You said you liked him the most!” another hissed. Mark raised an eyebrow, surveying the scene. Ah… the bullying’s escalating. Now they want to take turns humiliating me? His eyes darkened, brows knitting together. The girls froze mid-step, as if his very gaze had paralyzed them. Without a word, Mark passed through them and opened his car. But just before climbing in, one brave girl shouted at the top of her lungs. “Mark…” His soul seemed to leave his body for a s
121.
The next morning, it wasn't any better. Right in the middle of his sleep, Mark was awakened by a heavy weight sitting on top of him. It nearly knocked the air out of his lungs.When his eyes fluttered open, he came face to face with Rita's eyes, her face only a few inches away from his."Good morning," she said, her voice low, her hot breath brushing against his lips."Ah… morning," he responded just as softly.After a few seconds, he suddenly recoiled."W-What do you mean good morning…? What the hell are you doing on top of me?! No! What are you doing in my room?!"He tried to push her off him, but she was surprisingly heavy. She didn’t budge.Instead, she leaned even closer, her voice still carrying that same low, sweet tone."I came to wake you up. You know, it’s not everyone who opens their eyes in the morning to see someone as beautiful as me. You’re blessed that I’ve decided to become your human alarm
120. Someone l like
Another week bled by for Mark. He’d dropped by Alice’s new fashion studio a few times, but he was careful to give her space; she was finally chasing her dreams, and he didn't want to be the distraction that derailed her. Meanwhile, his pharmacy was becoming a local legend. The people he helped—those who couldn't afford the high-end clinics—showed their gratitude in the only ways they could. They brought him hot, home-cooked meals and fresh flowers. They weren't rich, but they treated his miracle pain relief capsules like holy relics. On the business side, things were steadier. Mr. Will Malaika had become a full-blown regular. Sometimes he’d come in to buy a vitality pill, but other times he just wanted to shake Mark’s hand and thank him for "resurrecting" his marriage. The days were long and exhausting, but Mark had a secret weapon for the fatigue: Lilith. At college, she pampered him relentlessly—massaging his
119. The stranger
Finishing the final touches of her makeup in the mirror, Instructor Malaika reached for her designer leather bag. She slung it over her shoulder, her mind a storm of guilt. Wearing a blue mask over her face—like the ones people wore during the pandemic—she prepared to hide her identity. She was dressed for a professional appointment to end a three-week mistake in her belly, yet her heart ached with a warmth she wasn't ready to discard. "It's for the best," she whispered, taking a shaky breath. Just as she slipped into her heels, she heard a sound that froze her in place. A whistle was echoing through the hallway. Her brows shot up in pure bewilderment. Will? Whistling? He hadn’t done that in years—not since the crushing weight of medical debt and the stress of her fertility treatments abroad had turned him into a silent, hollow ghost of a man. For as long as she could remember, he
118. Blessing or curse?
{Third Person POV} Will Malaika. Instructor Malaika’s husband? What on earth was he doing here? Mark’s mind raced, searching for an explanation before he finally forced himself to relax. 'It’s a public pharmacy,'he reminded himself. 'Word travels fast. Of course he heard about it.' "Hey there, young man," Will greeted, extending a firm hand toward Mark. "Uh... good morning, sir," Mark managed, though he couldn't help the slight startle in his voice. It was a bizarre sensation, shaking the hand of the man whose wife he had once blackmailed and slept with. The weight of the secret felt like a physical pressure in his chest. "I have to say, you’re doing a hell of a job here, kiddo," Will said, his smile warm and genuine as he maintained the handshake. "In all my years, I’ve never seen the wealthy in this country lift a finger to build something like this—a place that actually looks out for the elderly and those
117. The Miracle Pharmacy
{Mark's POV} A week passed without much fanfare. I spent most of my time at Riverton with my family, making the daily commute to the Academy—sometimes in my reliable Honda Civic, and other times taking the Codalunga out for a spirited drive. Finally, the weekend arrived, and with it, the biggest day of my life. After two weeks of intense construction, my pharmacy was complete. Evelyn Clarice and Dr. Halvord had been absolute powerhouses, managing the logistics and oversight while I was away. Today was the grand opening. I drove into Astras on Saturday morning, humming along to the radio. With the windows rolled down and a soft breeze filling the cabin, it felt like the perfect morning for a new beginning. I reached the site before eight o'clock to find my partners already waiting for me. They weren't alone; a sizeable crowd had gathered outside the doors, buzzing with anticipation. Evelyn’s s
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