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Chapter 40

Author: DemiLova
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As the sun began to rise, Daryl slowly opened his eyes and rolled over to check his alarm clock. He had a long day of work ahead of him and the thought of having to sit in his plain office cubicle for hours was not a very exciting prospect. Nevertheless, Daryl knew he had to get up and get ready for the day.

With a groan, he dragged himself out of bed and headed toward the bathroom. He splashed some water on his face and got dressed in his usual work attire; a simple pair of slacks and a button-up shirt. After combing his hair and brushing his teeth, he went into his home office to grab the files he would need for the day.

As he secured the important-looking documents in a sleek black briefcase, he almost felt a slight sense of importance. It didn’t last long though, as he reminded himself that he was just a regular employee on his way to work.

Daryl got into his car and started the engine. On the radio, he heard the morning news and some music to start the day. Even though the d
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