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Submitted to Contest #209
The bell chimed when I opened the door to the lowly gas station off route 49. That bell echoed in my head as if it were mocking me. There is no job that is too good for you. At least, that's what I told myself when my student loan reminders came in. Working a full-time job just out of school was simply not enough to cover my bills, so I needed a part-time job in addition to that. The storefront was as expected, covered in advertising posters and flashing neon signs showcasing various beers. I wouldn't have been able to see the building if ...
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