Sleeping through the excitement

Tess leaned back in her chair, seeking refuge from the intensity of the manuscipt's loving but energetic presence. She ducked into her office and closed the door behind her. Grabbing her phone and earbuds, she settled onto the couch for a solo 20-minute power nap. The soft hum of the air conditioner and gentle silence enveloped her as she drifted off, recharge ready to face whatever the day brought. Her last thought was that maybe I will be a side character in a future book. THE END.

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