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chapter 51

Author: Sharon Smallwood
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As the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting long shadows across the city streets, Amari stood on the platform of Union Station, watching as the last train of the day pulled slowly into the station. The hustle and bustle of the city faded into the background as she focused on the task at hand.

She had come to Chicago at the request of Antonio, a man she barely knew but who had somehow managed to capture her attention in a way she couldn't quite explain. His voice had been soft and inviting, his eyes filled with a sense of purpose that drew her in despite her reservations.

And now here she was, standing on a platform in a city she barely knew, about to embark on a journey that would take her into the heart of darkness.

As the train came to a stop and the doors slid open with a hiss of compressed air, Amari took a deep breath and stepped forward, her heart pounding in her chest. She had no idea what awaited her in Chicago, but she was determined to find out.

As she made her way through
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