It started like any ordinary job—routine, predictable, and easy to settle into. There was a desk, a schedule, and a paycheck that arrived on time. Nothing about it seemed significant. It was simply work, the kind you do without expecting it to leave any lasting impression. Our boss was someone people trusted quickly. He was confident, approachable, and knew how to lead without making it feel forced. That sense of ease made everything feel stable—at least in the beginning. Then, slowly, things began to feel different. Not in a way that could be clearly explained, but in small, subtle shifts....
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