“I have a friend who can fix it for you by tomorrow,” he assured her. “Just tell me where to drop it off and I’ll leave it in a box for you. If I don’t, you can always tell everyone you saw me, right?” Right. That made sense. Quietly, she placed the phone in his hand and watched him pocket it. “Leave it at the East Academy front desk, for Salem, Floor Five.” She was the only one with that name on Floor 5. It felt better, knowing he didn’t know her last name or her address. “Alright, Salem. I’ll see you later.” With a nod, he walked backward into the woods, disappearing from sight. Salem went
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