The Timer Game

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For my husband, Alfred Toulon Smith, with love and gratitude – every day with you is a blessing.

– JOHN DRYDEN, Absalom and Achitophel

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Lewin’s head shot up from inspecting residue in a pan. ‘You mean safe? Yeah, but –’

The rest of the sentence died as Chip tore off his mask and screamed. His eyes bulged and he shoved Lewin out of the way and raced for the paint-blistered kitchen door, yanking it open and pelting down the steps into the backyard. They could hear him taking great shuddering gasps.

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