the small package
James passed Emily a small package wrapped in plain brown paper. “All set,” he said with quiet resolve. Emily nodded, her gaze locking with his for a fleeting moment before she slipped the package into her pocket. “I’ll take it from here,” she replied, her tone steady as she turned to leave. Their exchange was swift but heavy with unspoken intention. She stepped out of the building with the same unwavering determination she had upon entering, her grip on the package firm. There was no trace of hesitation in her stride.
The Small Package
david’s declining business
David was too absorbed in running his restaurant to notice Emily’s actions. However, the sudden drop in business was impossible to ignore. Loyal customers were disappearing. “What’s happening?” he asked a waiter one evening. The waiter, equally baffled, shrugged. “The regulars just aren’t coming in like they used to,” he said. David’s brow furrowed. This wasn’t just a slow week—it felt like something bigger was driving his patrons away. He knew he had to uncover the reason.
David’s Declining Business
