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The Planck Factor - Chapter 22
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The Planck Factor - Chapter 22

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Debbi Mack
May 09, 2025
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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

Jessica

The sun was setting. I realized that my morning bagel and granola bar lunch weren’t cutting it. I needed food now.

I saved my story, backed up my files, and shut down the laptop. I’d spotted a few restaurants, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to go out. Room service would be more expensive but possibly safer.

Thinking of the extra cost as a form of insurance, I phoned down for a hamburger and side salad. The salad inflated the tab, but I really needed to eat something healthy. I didn’t know how long I could afford to stay here or how many chances at a healthy meal I’d get in the days to come.

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