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Death and Taxes

Is there a reckoning at the end of our lives? You'd better believe it!

Jun 18, 2025  |   20 min read
Death and Taxes
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Chapter 6

Gabby took a moment to compose herself again, resting against the wall, focusing on the iridescent light that flooded the vast apace, feeling the warmth on her skin.

Raquel was waiting and smiled. "OK, looks like you have this."

"Yes." Gabby was breathing intentionally. "I guess his pain is only in proportion to the evil he brought."

"That's the whole point, everyone gets what they deserve in the end. For some people like him, vengeance is mine ? and all that," Raquel spoke quietly, a hand on Gabby's arm.

"Yes." Gabby smiled at her and then stepped back, slowly spreading her beautiful wings wide and high. With a swift, smooth downward movement, she lifted herself momentarily off the floor and settled back. She folded the feathered wings against her back as she looked back at her tablet to scroll the list of his other victims.

"Time to pay." She turned and pressed the bell.

'Ding Dong'

This time, a scream came from behind the door. She smiled grimly at Raquel before she opened it and stepped into the darkness of his bleeding mind.

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Alberta Abena Kunadu Owusu

Jun 20, 2025

This chapter is hauntingly powerful — the raw vulnerability, the ache of misunderstood intentions, and the quiet resignation are deeply felt. It captures the silent battles many carry within, and it leaves the reader with a mix of sorrow and empathy. Thank you for writing something so brave and thought-provoking.

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Rick MI

Jun 20, 2025

Ultimately, we will all reap what we sow. Beauty reigns at the point of transition or nearby. The tax collector will always arrive to collect. In this tale, the collectors wear gowns and sport beautiful wings.

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Minaka Phoenix

Jun 19, 2025

You have a clever way of showcasing thriller and Karma, even the character's name is cleverly named as well. Keep up with the good story.

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