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All Chapters of Don't be Fooled: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Prologue

"Stop! Stop hurting my mom!" My little fist kept pounding at his thigh. "You shut up! Or I'm going f*ck you until you're dead!" My stepfather threatened me as he grabbed my face with his large hands. "No! Please, not her. Do whatever you want with me. Just don't touch my daughter." My mother pleaded. Why is she begging? Why is she letting this drunk man hurt her anytime he wanted. "Good! Very good!" My stepfather responded, pleased by how mother cried as she begs him. My life has always been tough. The kind of life that can drive a person into the loony bin. But not me. I'm not born to be weak. I'm not born to bow down and cower in front of anyone.
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Chapter 1

"Hello, Cindy. Thank you for coming. I am so excited to create a masterpiece with you." Salazar Simmons, a renowned painter.Salazar's favorite subject is teenagers, especially teenage girls. Like what he said in one of his many interviews: A teenager's eyes speak a thousand stories. About their happiness, their sadness, their hopes, and dreams. And loves bringing those in their eyes through his paintings."Thank you for having me, Mr. Simmons. This is my greatest dream. The first time I saw a painting of a woman, I wanted to see myself in painting one day. It's just that my parents don't want to model. That is why I didn't tell them that I'm coming here." Cindy said."I have painted so many teenagers like you, Cindy. You have no idea how many parents don't want their kids modeling for a painter. But eventually, as they see their kids getting featured on magazines, tv, and commercials, they always learn to accept it.""I hope that will be the same for my
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Chapter 2

Sitting on a couch in her small living room, Amara scan through the file of a famous personality. She smirked at the number of awards and recognition this person has acquired throughout his life. He really is talented, Amara thought. There's no doubt about that.Her thoughts were interrupted when her phone rang. Amara smiled knowing that it will be good news. She excitedly answered the call.[It's done, 7 pm at Dayton View Luxury Hotel.] The person on the other line said.Amara ended the call with her smile still plastered on her face. She needs to get ready. So Amara changed clothes and went out. She needs to buy a new dress for the event. She needs to be the most beautiful woman in his eyes.While strolling around the shopping mall, Amara saw Darson. The guy who has been courting her for three years. He is a very consistent guy. Darson is working as a mechanical engineer of a shipment ship. Sometimes he's at sea for months, even a year. But every time h
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Chapter 3

Martindalle Police Department, the heart of Martindalle's safety. It was founded a hundred and fifty years ago, the same time that the city charter was signed by the founding families. For the past decades, Martindalle Police Department has been undeniably the best in the region. But their skills are about to be tested."Sullivan! I need you in Hamonport. Salazar Simmon's body was found dead at a hotel in that wretched town." Their captain announced.Detective Marvin Sullivan is one of the senior detectives of their department, and he is one of the best. He has been a promotion multiple times but he declined. Marvin Sullivan wanted to be a detective since her mother was killed by burglary gone wrong. It was one of the cold cases of Martindalle before he became a detective. And he solved the case to get justice for his mother. It was dubbed as "Revenge of a Son" by the Martinedalle media."Yes, Captain!" Marvin immediately picked up his jacket and car keys.
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Chapter 4

Amara woke up after a night of partying with another of her regular customer. She turned on the tv and watched the news. When the segment for the famous reporter Bartholomew Carter started, Amara's eyes were nailed on the television."Good morning, Martindalle! This is Bartholomew Carter, reporting to you live at the Rose Alley Inn where the dead body of a renowned painter, Salazar Simmons was found by one of the hotel staff. He was said to check in with a young woman on the night of his The Soul exhibit, where he proudly displayed all of his artworks for the past thirty years. Artworks that features teenagers that he said he helped to reach their dreams."Amara leaned on the couch."Everyone thought of Salazar Simmons as an inspiration. Someone who started from the bottom and rose to the top with pure talent and dedication. But what we don't know is that Salazar Simmons is a monster."The live feed was interrupted by a commercial. Amara smirked. Then her
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Chapter 5

After Melissa's interview, Bartholomew received a flood of requests to be interviewed by tons of other young women claiming to be a victim of Salazar Simmons. The list he received by mail contained 70 young women and he thought that was the end of it. But as his live vlog feed spread because of continuous shares from his followers and their social media connection, more and more victims got the courage to speak out.But Simmons' family became a powerful family because of his fame. They immediately assembled a press conference to deny all the allegations about their dead family member. They even used their young ones to testify about how great Salazar Simmons is an uncle and grandfather.Bartholomew doesn't care about that. He continued to post vlog feeds following the documentary of all the victims of Salazar Simmons. Together with his cameraman Neilson, Bart is on his way to another young woman claiming to be a victim of Salazar Simmons. Her name is Martha Stewart.
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Chapter 6

Watching the local news, Amara saw the announcement of the 65th birthday of Judge Rodney Mullen. She took out her laptop and open the folder she created. Rodney Mullen is an alleged secretary rapist. According to rumors and some police reports, Judge Mullen raped at least four of her secretaries throughout his career.But many people say that he had more victims, women who are afraid to come out. From what she gathered, Mullen's last victim was his secretary, who resigned two months ago. Amara smirked when she remembered that it was the same month his wife died due to a heart attack."You son of a b*tch." Amara uttered.The party will be invite-only, and the only way she could crash the party is to get an invitation. A smile formed on Amara's lips. That won't be a problem for her."Hey, sweetheart! How are you? I missed you! You're going to Judge Mullen's birthday? I want to come with you. Really? Oh, I love you, sweetheart!"Piece of cake, just li
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Chapter 7

Amara sat on the couch and turned on the tv. She was sure that it would be on the morning headlines. Amara leaned back on the sofa with a broad smile on her face and comfortably watched the news."Good morning, this is Sanja Rashid, reporting for News Flash Morning. It's a great shock for the whole town. Three in the morning today, Judge Rodney Muller was found dead and mutilated inside a hotel room. We decided not to take any pictures of the crime scene or his body because of the gruesome nature. According to the hotel staff that assisted him, Judge Muller arrived with a sexy and beautiful woman around forty years younger than him."Amara smiled with content, just as she expected. She set up everything, for that female reported to be the first on the scene. Because she knew Sanja would not hold back any information she has. Just like him."Great work, lady. Great work." Amara said while smiling in front of the television.Because of the excellent news, A
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Chapter 8

Bartholomew Carter became a superstar overnight because of the murder of Salazar Simmons. Whoever sent her those files gave him the best scoop of his life. Every time he walks the street, people would cheer for his name.He's like a modern-day superhero. Inspiring youths, exposing the evil, and giving women the strength to stand up for themselves. Now, more and more women are speaking up. Female motivational speakers. Rape victims who are finally coming out of the dark."You're doing great, Barth. Keep up the good work." The senior editor of their network praised him. That made Carter scoffed."You're the one who didn't me reporting the Simmon's case on my program, right? Now that it's making a noise, I'm doing great? Unbelievable."Bartholomew could no longer stand the presence of his senior. In the industry that he belongs to, leeches are everywhere. People who are always ready to swat you out if you prove useless and they will be so quick to worship yo
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Chapter 9

Harverville is in chaos because of the murder of two famous residences. Many believed that the videos about them were authentic, but their families are working tirelessly to maintain their good image. Especially the family of Judge Rodney Muller.His daughters are willing to pay anyone just to keep Muller's honorable persona intact. They've been paying social media influencers to create documentaries about the so-called proof of their greatness. But the people who believe in the victims are relentless in defending them."Good afternoon, Harverville. We are here to witness a public debate. The topic? Are Salazar Simmons and Judge Rodney Muller evils? Did they really commit those crimes being connected to their names? Let's hear the opinions of ten of our respected citizens."People gathered at the city hall for the first-ever public debate. A non-government organization decided that it's high time that people listen to each other's opinions. They set up chairs fo
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