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The Perfect Product – Chapter Four – Long-Term Evaluation Daniel woke to the faint hum of the ventilation system, the same neutral drone that had lulled him into uneasy sleep. The dorm lights brightened gradually, imitating a sunrise, though the room itself had no windows. He blinked, rubbing the grit from his eyes, trying to … Read more
The Perfect Product – Chapter Three – Settling In Daniel woke to the muted hum of ventilation. For a moment, he forgot where he was. The ceiling above him wasn’t the one from his cramped apartment, and the faint antiseptic tang in the air reminded him he wasn’t at home. He lay still, listening. The … Read more
The Perfect Product – Chapter Two – First Impressions The dorm room was quiet, too quiet. Daniel sat on the edge of the bed, the smooth white sheets feeling unnervingly cold beneath his fingers. The single overhead light cast long, sterile shadows across the walls. He had unpacked his bag quickly, stowing his few belongings … Read more
The Perfect Product – Chapter One – The Opportunity Daniel shifted the stack of unopened envelopes on his kitchen counter, the pile leaning precariously toward the floor. He didn’t have to open them to know what they contained: utility bills stamped overdue, his landlord’s thinly veiled threats about “next steps,” and a handful of collection … Read more