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13. THE LAST ADVENTURE

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A few days earlier. Filip had planned the final trip, just like he’d said he would. But Anna seemed to expect something different. Anna: Couldn’t you just book a room at a resort? With the new systems in the game, it would practically work like a hotel... Filip: Who needs a hotel? We’re going on a jungle adventure! Anna: Honey, maybe we could just go back to the town and hit up a spa instead? Relax, sip on some good cocktails? Filip: Later! First we need to find the treasure in the temple. Come on, look how beautiful it is out here! Anna: Well, you’re right. It really is a gorgeous view. But we should probably set up camp around here. It’s starting to get dark. Their sleep was suddenly interrupted by strange noises outside. Anna: Did you hear that too? Filip: Yeah, but I don’t see anything. It's probably nothing. Anna: NOTHING?! Not only am I covered in mosquito bites, but now we’re being attacked by a swarm of bats! Filip: Relax. I’ve got everything under control. Anna: Uh-huh. Su...

12. WEREWOLF THINGS

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Bas returned to Foxbury. The meeting with Laura shook him a little. He didn’t want to think about it, but he caught himself remembering her voice, her smile. That feeling he thought he had buried long ago suddenly resurfaced. It was silly,  after all it had been so long, just a teenage crush. Sofia: What are you thinking about? Bas: Nothing in particular. It’s a relief that the funeral is over. Sofia: Was it that bad? Bas: Could be worse. But let’s not talk about it anymore. When she kissed him and he felt the taste of her lips, he thought he was a complete idiot. Sofia was here, with him, real and wonderful. Not some idealized memory. He can't ruin it. He has to pull himself together and stop thinking about that silly meeting. Bas: OMW! Sofia: What happened? Bas: I got a job as an engineering technician at the SimTech Industries in Ciudad Enamorada! I dreamed about this job! Sofia: Ciudad Enamorada? That’s right next to Chestnut Ridge! We’ll be even closer to each other. That’s wo...