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Every Friday morning, young Ella stands on the porch, holding a muffin wrapped in a napkin, her tiny hands trembling with anticipation. Her blonde curls bounce as she hops up and down, waiting eagerly for the sound of the garbage truck, as if it’s the best part of her week. When the truck finally rolls to a stop, her face lights up with excitement. Jake, the driver, steps out—slow, measured, always stoic—and takes the muffin with a quiet nod. I used to think this was just a sweet weekly ritual between them. But today… something felt off.
His eyes appeared distant. His movements were slow, almost unsteady. And the way he gripped that muffin—carefully, almost as if holding on for dear life—sent a shiver down my spine. A gut feeling twisted inside me. So, I followed him. What I saw next was something I will never forget.
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