Short Stories
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A Whisper of Hope
The hospital smelled of rusted machines and drying sweat. Faro lay in bed, pale and trembling, the green stains on his bedsheets growing darker by the hour. Rita hadn’t eaten in two days, sitting by his side with Sulari and Pifo asleep on her lap. She had begged Cal. She had tried everything. As the
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Cal’s Final “Cold Blood” Refusal
The hospital lights flickered, dim and worn out. Rita sat by Faro’s bedside, holding his trembling hand. His skin was yellowing, his strength failing, his eyes dim with pain. Three failed artificial liver sessions had left him barely conscious. The doctor whispered the verdict: “Only a transplant can save him now… but only a genetic
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Whispers of Temptation: Ronda’s Spell & Rita’s Red Lullaby
“Oh Faro, I thought I wanted to be rich and wealthy, but I was wrong…..” Ronda sobbed into the phone, her voice trembling. Faro held the receiver to his ear, standing by the guest bedroom window of Rita’s penthouse. The city lights of Pickadaily Square shimmered in the distance, but his mind was elsewhere—on the
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Faro & Ronda: An Unwanted Reunion (part 2)
Faro woke up to a ray of sunlight piercing through the curtains, hitting him square in the eyes. He groaned, his head pounding slightly as he shifted in the unfamiliar bed. The scent of expensive perfume lingered on the sheets. Then, as his senses sharpened, he realized something else—beside him, Ronda lay fast asleep, snoring
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Faro & Ronda: An Unwanted Reunion by the Dog (part 1)
Faro was again alone at Rita’s Pickadaily penthouse. Albort the butler was there but was in his own quarters. Rita was out in one of her business meetings and was not expected to be back before midnight. Faro, dead bored, decided to take out his mountain bike for a ride in the park. He rode
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The Bug Hunter: Bobe’s Spy Games at Pickadaily Square
Rita, Faro, and Poggy returned to the penthouse after their evening walk. As Faro closed the door behind them, he was surprised to see a man in the living room—a repairman with a long beard and thick mustache, crouched near the bookshelf. The man glanced up and quickly put a finger to his lips, signaling
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Faro’s Escape to the Cave of Falcon
The moon hung high over Thundarr City as Faro walked briskly down the dimly lit streets. He had left the penthouse without a sound, slipping through the quiet corridors and out into the night. Mindy was gone. Rita was asleep. Albort wouldn’t check on him until morning. It was the perfect moment to leave. But
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Aqueon 21, 5003 is Faro Faros’ birthday
As the evening settled over Thundarr City, Faro walked into Rita’s penthouse, unaware of the surprise waiting for him. The scent of something sweet filled the air, and as he stepped into the dining area, he saw a beautifully decorated cake sitting on the table. Rita stood beside it, wearing a warm smile, her pearl-white
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Forbidden Family Time
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and red, Faro and Rita lounged in the rooftop pool, the cool water reflecting the fiery glow of the sunset. The cityscape stretched around them, distant sounds of Thundarr City humming in the background. Rita, as always, enjoyed her freedom, floating
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A City Drive & the Coffee Stop
Location: Thundarr City – Rita’s Penthouse → Thundarr Coffee Shop. After a hearty breakfast served by Albort, Rita leaned back in her chair, sipping the last of her black rumy tea. She eyed Faro with a playful smirk. Rita: “Alright, sweety, how about taking me out for a spin?” Faro raised an eyebrow. “You mean…