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70. A stranger
Author: P. Sibanda
last update2026-02-13 14:30:22

It was already getting dark when Mark arrived in Astras Town. He pulled up to a red light and dialed Alice.

"I’m here," he said, the phone pressed to his ear. "Where are you at?"

"Some bar down the street. I think it’s called The Vista. I’ll send you the pin," Alice replied.

Mark frowned. "A bar? Why meet there to talk about Mr. Darren?"

"Please, just get here before seven-thirty," she pleaded, her voice thin.

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