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49. THE MASQUERADE BALL

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"Dear Reader, You have no doubt heard that the students of Flamenco Caliente High School in Ciudad Enamorada chose a masquerade theme for their Prom. To suit such a grand affair, an elegant manor on the town's outskirts was selected, promising an evening of mystery and intrigue... ...Though they themselves chose the theme, the young attendees simply could not resist displaying at least a little rebellion and some arrived without masks at all, an act of sheer impertinence, if you ask me. In the end, however, it made little difference, for no one could escape my watchful eye... ... Thus it was observed that Regina L. devoured an entire tray of macarons. Carmen B. arrived alone, grimacing at her phone, like perhaps someone stood her up . Why Elena L. danced alone? Did she and R.L. have a quarrel? And what occupied Diego L. and Carmen in such animated conversation?... ...At last, Olimpia D. herself was spotted, despite her own school career ended quite some time ago. Certain witne...

48. THE RANCH LIFE

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Ollie returned to work with renewed motivation after being greeted by a small promotion. Olimpia: So, Tornado, ready for your first lesson with your new trainer? Another employee: For now, you're just a trainer's assistant, and you'll probably stay that way for a long time. Olimpia: Ever heard the urban legend...? Ollie hoped she could at least scare that idiot properly. Ollie wanted to say hello to Cayenne, but... something wasn't right... Olimpia: Uh... you're not Cayenne... Don: That's Dynamo. Cayenne's waiting for you outside. He's missed you a lot. Olimpia: Oh, Cayenne, you've grown so much! I've missed you too, buddy. Ollie threw herself into intense training sessions with Cayenne. Whether it was simply her love of horseback riding or a desire to prove she deserved to be the future heir of the dynasty didn't really matter. Results were what counted. But things didn't always go smoothly. Wren: OH NO, Ollie! Are you okay???? Olimpia: ...