151 Results in the "Bugs In Amber" category
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BIA Ch. 40
From the start those guys who thought it was unfair that I, a non law student was getting grades in that class and started to sneer at me the moment they saw me. I waited quietly. Then finally when the words 'criminal's son' came out of their mouths I started throwing punches. There were more than twenty students from our school in that bar but no one stopped me. They must have all been waiting for this moment to come. But thankfully those friends all gave statements that were favorable to me during the…-
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BIA Ch. 39
“Are you saying I shouldn’t go to college?” “No, you should go to college.” But he said I should give up on graduating. “It’s best to get expelled as dramatically as possible. So that Cedric Kalisz might hear the rumors and come looking for you first.” As expected, Edgar Derby was planning to let me infiltrate into the Kalisz family. “The Kalisz family is doing pretty well these days. In situations like this, they would accept anyone at the bottom rung. If someone wants to…-
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BIA Ch. 38
That day, after the failures of Thomas Dewey and Rudolph Giuliani, the FBI realized one thing: completely eradicating organized crime in the United States was realistically and institutionally impossible. They chose coexistence. However, La Cosa Nostra was excluded. They would no longer tolerate the Italians devastating America. Around this time, alongside New York, Eloy City emerged as a new hotbed of organized crime. Immediately after World War II, the Italian gang there formed the Eloy Five…-
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BIA Ch. 37
As the sequin jacket man disappeared into the crowd, Bran handed the money for the beer he had left to the server at their table. Isaiah only roused himself when the server departed with the empty beer bottle. “I… I’ll go.” “I’ll take you there.” “No, I’ll go alone.” Isaiah said quickly, “Manny called me here. He’s probably still nearby. Or, perhaps Chester’s men are. Even if it’s not that, just, just…” Isaiah backed away, stammering. “I’ll go to my…-
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BIA Ch. 36
“I don’t know. It was in the cabinet.” Isaiah mumbled vaguely and sat down across from Manny. “So, do you remember anything?” “None at all.” Manny clicked his tongue as if he had expected this, then snapped his fingers at a server passing by their table. “Hey, Harvey. A bottle of Budweiser for me. And this one…” “Oh, I’ll have…” “Ginger ale.” Manny interrupted before Isaiah could finish his order. “What? Why are you ordering for me?” Isaiah…-
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BIA Ch. 35
Bran remained unfazed. He simply spoke in a tone suggesting Isaiah’s words were incomprehensible. “That’s right. This is Isaiah Diaz’s memory, anyway. It’s not even a real memory, it’s a memory you created. It’s highly likely your brain is remembering information seen on television or the internet in the past and recreating it at will.” Bran’s tone was so certain that Isaiah became even more confused. Could it be? Is this really… a false memory I created? But if that were the…-
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BIA Ch. 34
But surprisingly, the tea didn't taste bad. Bran's coffee, on the other hand… “How is it?” “Not bad.” For caffeine intake. His blunt response confirmed it was indeed just for show. Isaiah felt a pang of sympathy for some reason. His mood lifted, he took another sip of Darjeeling. The warm tea quickly warmed him. Taking off his varsity jacket and draping it over the sofa, Isaiah belatedly said, “Oh, right.” “Thank you for the clothes. I really hadn't expected you would buy…-
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BIA Ch. 33
As they crossed the main road, a full-fledged shopping district unfolded before them. Bran naturally headed toward the largest street facing the boulevard. As is typical in such shopping areas, the most prime and expensive locations were lined exclusively with luxury brand stores, forming a high-end shopping avenue. “Do you have a favorite brand?” Bran asked, gesturing to the luxury stores on either side. The further they went, the fewer locals Isaiah saw and the more crowded it became with Chinese…-
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BIA Ch. 32
"What’s that supposed to be?" Isaiah muttered, dumbfounded. He resumed moving his hand, which had paused while he listened to Bran's story. "What a strange guy." "He was strange." Bran responded. "Was he a child?" The yolk of the poached egg burst at the tip of the knife and flowed down, mingling with the hollandaise sauce. The yolk and sauce quickly saturated the ham and muffin, encroaching upon the salad on the plate. "Not really. There wasn’t much of an age difference between…-
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BIA Ch. 31
“Don’t close your left eye. Keep both eyes open. But aim only with your right, your dominant eye.” “If you’ve aimed correctly, now hold your breath for a moment. Slowly exhale… Good, now.” “Don’t pull the trigger with the middle joint of your finger! Extend your finger fully, and imagine pressing the trigger gently with the center of your fingertip.” “Break the habit of raising your wrist when you shoot. Maintain your stance even after firing.” Bran would nag Isaiah…-
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