Charlotte's POVIt was Saturday morning. I didn't have to rush to the newspaper office or spend hours chasing leads, making calls, or staring at documents until my eyes hurt. It was my scheduled day off, so another journalist had taken over my position for the day. For once, I could stay home without feeling guilty about it.I had spent most of the morning cleaning my apartment. By the time it clocked eight, I had already wiped down the kitchen counters, tidied the living room, and changed the sheets in my bedroom. With the apartment finally looking decent, I stepped outside to deal with the lawn.The grass had grown taller than expected, almost looking like I was nurturing a savanna grassland. It didn't look good if it stayed that way, so I had to trim it down. Dragging the lawnmower across the yard, I positioned it and pulled the starter cord.Surprisingly, the engine didn't roar to life. Still determined, I tried again, but only an empty sound came out."Come on," I muttered, givin
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