Chapters tagged danger

Introduction by Walrusdick

Chapter 1

Joey trudged home from his shift at Burger Chef, his brown-and-orange uniform freckled with grease and smelling like fries that had seen better days. It was past midnight. He would’ve driven, or called an Uber, or even taken the bus—but he couldn’t afford the first two, and the l...

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Dumb struck Dumb luck by Walrusdick

Chapter 2

“What?!” Joey choked out. She stared at him, then rolled her eyes. “Did I get transported to the future, or did people just get dumber? Does English not mean the same thing anymore?” she snapped. “I said your Burger Chef ass just pulled off something with odds so stupid they mig...

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After the initial shock.... by Walrusdick

Chapter 3

Joey wasn’t exactly clueless when it came to supernatural fine print. Some of his favorite stories—The Monkey’s Paw, Wishmaster, Djinn—had drilled one very important lesson into his brain: If something offers to grant your wishes… you ask a lot of questions first. Preferably be...

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Playing possum by Walrusdick

Chapter 6

Joey’s brain finally caught up with reality. And immediately tried to shut back down again. He turned—quickly, maybe too quickly—and made a beeline for the bathroom like it was a designated safe zone. The second the door closed behind him, the thoughts hit. Okay. Okay. Think....

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Wakey wakey eggs and backey by Walrusdick

Chapter 7

Joey woke from a deep, dreamless sleep. For a moment, something felt… off. His brain, still half-asleep, tried to piece it together. Then he smelled it. “…Bacon?” he mumbled out loud, frowning. That didn’t make any sense. He blinked, sat up slowly—and then it all came crash...

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Shes a cold hard bitch... by Walrusdick

Chapter 9

Joey had never been more aware of how he walked. “Shoulders back,” Cassandra said beside him. He adjusted immediately. “Not like you’re marching to your execution,” she added dryly. “Relax. Controlled, not rigid.” “I feel like I’m about to be judged by a panel,” Joey muttered...

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Suprises around every turn by Walrusdick

Chapter 10

Joey had never hated the walk from the back room to the front more. Not because of the work. Because of the *eyes*. People were still looking at him. Not constantly—but enough. Quick glances. Double takes. Conversations that dipped when he got close....

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Hello can I take your order? by Walrusdick

Chapter 11

As Joey and Cassandra walked back toward the front of the restaurant, the stares somehow got worse. Nobody walked into Crystal’s office and came back out smiling. Joey might’ve been the first employee in Burger Chef history to emerge without visible emotional damage. A couple...

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End of shift by Walrusdick

Chapter 12

Joey rubbed his face. “One girl gave me her number.” “Yes.” “That doesn’t suddenly make me hot.” Cassandra slowly looked him up and down. “…No,” she said. “That happened earlier.” Joey nearly dropped an entire sleeve of cups. From nearby...

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First Blood by Walrusdick

Chapter 14

“Of all the stupid plans!” Cassandra shouted as they stumbled across the parking lot. “You could have died! I told you to run!” “And miss all the fun?” Joey laughed weakly before immediately wincing and clutching his leg. “Okay, wow… laughing was a mistake. Um… can I go to the h...

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