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Old memories

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I'm not a fan of multi-part stories, but maybe I'll continue soon, but I prefer you readers to imagine the ending... if anything, comment on what you want as a continuation. Marcos and James had been inseparable friends since the days when arcades were still all the rage. While Marcos grew up surrounded by luxury, with a loving mother and an absent father due to constant travel, James lived a simple life, working small jobs and without great ambitions. Even when arcades lost their popularity, Marcos insisted on keeping their friendship alive, inviting James to play on his sophisticated, state-of-the-art consoles. The bond between the two was so strong that, despite their class differences, nothing seemed to shake their friendship. After the tragic death of Marcos' mother, he became increasingly isolated in his mansion, and James became his constant companion, even though life for him was very different. James worked as a security guard at a local store, close to his home, ...

Fitting into the role

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It was a rainy afternoon, and the group of friends was gearing up for another grand RPG adventure. But this time, it would be different: a live action role-playing game (LARP) at one of their mansions. The setting? An old, mysterious house full of secrets to uncover. Everyone was excited to see how the story would unfold, as the game master, Mark, had chosen a suspense theme. The week before, everyone received their character sheets, and there was a buzz of excitement about which roles they would play. Paul was the first to arrive, and he made quite the impression. He walked in dressed in a somewhat unusual outfit: a plaid flannel shirt, a hard hat, and sturdy work pants. He even had a tool belt strapped to his waist. "Hey, everyone! Ready to do some renovations? Who knows, maybe a wall will collapse in the middle of our adventure!" he joked, and the group laughed, already picturing his character as a worker in a big, mysterious mansion. Jake followed closely behind, wearing ...