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longer comforted him; it roared with doubt. Each misstep echoed louder in his mind. The woman sharp-eyed,

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was a warning. Someone from Anthony's past, someone he thought buried under layers of manipulation,

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hairladying it, she is a very nosy person that is being typically characterized by an overwhelming curiosity that extends far beyond socially acceptable boundaries. They often exhibit behaviors that can be intrusiv

oors, or scanning phone screens under the guise of casual observation, they have a habit of inserting themselves into situations that don't conce

into personal territory questions about finances, relationships, medical issues, or personal plans usually under the guise of concern or friendly

y feel a compulsion to share what they know (or think they know), sometimes embellishing for dramatic effect. This can mak

r behavior can be. They may justify their actions as concern, friendliness, or simple curiosity. Some genuinely believe

s to continue their investigation. Whether it's befriending someone to gain access, using social medi

he private lives of others, often crossing social lines and personal bounda

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now held a piece of a puzzle too dangerous to ignore. Her visit to a small prayer shack the pr

to a barmaid. "And not the kind that soak

ted in justice. She wanted stories juicy, raw, consequential. And A

shaky. Cabby had begun circling him in her sly, dirt-covered

nd this time, it didn't begin wi