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"I don't really function at my best in the dark," Brian told Claire, referring to issues that usually had him returning home before sunset. "If that was designed to get me home and let you function at your best there, that's outrageous, but it's the kind of upfront honesty the world needs more of," Claire said with a giggle. Neither Brian nor Claire was in the habit of spending evenings of mischief with strangers, but tha...

It wasn't a big surprise when the news came; the business had been quiet for a long time. Agreeing to go down with the ship was an easy decision for Bella. A month's pay with very little asked in return? She couldn't sensibly say "no." When not working her shifts, Bella had begun chatting online. It was enjoyable to connect with someone who could make her laugh. The latest person she was talking to was Marc, who had a lig...