I look at my friends one after the other and study their faces; they are not happy at all and they seem to be lost in the pool of thoughts. "Where would they begin to fix all this mess?" I read their thoughts. People are now dying like flies.

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  The gathering at Travis's little house in the forest sets the stage for a crucial discussion. Detective Brian's internal conflict is palpable, as he struggles to reconcile his desire for justice with the need to prioritize the greater good. We are all seated and the fireplace crackles, casting a warm glow on the tense gathering. Harry's eyes gleam with a...