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The System That Changed My Life

James Wright sat in his tiny, cluttered apartment, staring at the flickering screen of his outdated laptop. The dull hum of the city outside seeped through the thin walls, a constant reminder of the life he wished he could escape. Thirty years old, single, and drowning in debt, James worked a dead-end job as a data entry clerk, barely making ends meet. His dreams of financial freedom seemed as distant as the stars he often gazed at through his small window. On this particular evening, he was aimlessly browsing the internet, searching for some inspiration or distraction. His eyes were heavy, and his mind numb from the monotony of his daily routine. He clicked on a pop-up ad without much thought, expecting the usual spam. Instead, the screen went black, and a peculiar message appeared: "Congratulations! You have been chosen. Do you wish to unlock your potential and achieve untold wealth?"

NotSmibble · Sci-fi
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91 Chs

Picking Up the Pieces

The morning after Dr. Ahmed's passing dawned gray and somber. The campus, usually bustling with activity and life, felt subdued, its inhabitants moving through their routines with a heavy heart. James and Emily, having barely slept, found solace in the quiet moments before the day began, sipping coffee in their shared office. The weight of grief pressed down on them, but they knew they had to keep moving forward.

Emily set her cup down, her hands trembling slightly. "We need to address the team," she said softly. "They need to hear from us, to know that we'll get through this together."

James nodded, his expression grim. "You're right. We need to be strong for them, just as Ahmed would have been."