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The Word of the AdventurerIn the halls of Holiday Seasons High School in North Carolina, Alzeen was known as the "Coin-Flip Kid." A junior with a 50% average in everything he touched, Alzeen lived in the shadow of mediocrity. Whether it was a missed tackle on the football field or a botched wrestling takedown, his life was a series of "almosts." His friends—Ronnie, Larry, and Cheryl—didn't offer encouragement; they offered bets on his failure, feeding on his embarrassment until Alzeen grew hungry for a version of himself he hadn't yet met.Th...
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