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Cozy Mystery Book Club

AUGUST 10, 11:10 AM

Penny Emberly

Is everyone okay?

AUGUST 11, 3:00 PM

Hello?

AUGUST 12, 4:41 AM

Hello???

Please tell me if you’re okay.

Please.

AUGUST 12, 9:48 AM

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Corey Barrion

I’m okay. Sleeping a lot, and I’ve had a fever for a few days.

I’m sorry I texted so early. I haven’t been sleeping well.

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Corey Barrion

Nothing to be sorry for.

Alonso, is there anything else we can do?

Alonso?

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Corey Barrion

Penny, there’s no other curse-breaker. We’re done.

Are you serious?

Hello?

He was right. You’re giving up.

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Corey Barrion

Don’t blame me for this.

COREY BARRION has left the group chat.

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Alonso De Luca

coward

ALONSO

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Alonso De Luca

don’t text me anymore.

i’m done with magic forever.

What are you talking about?

Didn’t you call Corey a coward for giving up?

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Alonso De Luca

i didn’t mean it.

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Alonso De Luca

i don’t mean a lot of the things i say.

Oh. Okay.

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Alonso De Luca

i’m sorry penny. we tried.

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