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Trouble In Paradise

Author: LuX
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-09 20:30:49

I settle into my new office, the serene atmosphere enveloping me in comfort. The scent of fresh wood and paper fills my nostrils as I run my finger over the sleek desk. Upon arrival into the room, I have long forgotten the essence of my handbag. The poor things lays sprawled somewhere in the lone sofa in the office.

I sink into the soft leather chair behind my desk, spinning around. My stomach warms with a thrill of excitement as I gaze out the window at the city skyline.

It’s funny how I’ve been up and down the same hallway more than I can count. But I’ve never noticed the subtle seam in the wall, expertly camouflaged to blend with the surrounding paneling. It’s as if the door doesn't exist. You can’t blame me. Usually when I walk by, my eyes just brush over the hallway.

I play with the chair's adjustable arms, lost in my thoughts. The silence is soothing, a welcome relief from the morning's chaos.

Suddenly, the wall by my desk slides open with a soft whoosh. My heart leaps
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