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Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle
Tales of the Courier – The Shell Game Shuffle The journey back to HQ was uneventful. The last dropoff was typical, and 1courier wonders if this actually is a simulation. He downshifts the ride, and eases it into the waiting service bay. The damage to the machine is minimal this time. He steps out, and…
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The one behind the wheel – Tales of the Courier
The one behind the wheel – Tales of the Courier It isn’t the machine. And it isn’t the weather. A little of both helps, but neither is as effective as the one behind the wheel. 1courier shrugs. Maybe that is true. Or maybe some robot is eventually going to make it a proving ground. Still,…
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Not in my job description – Tales of the Courier
Not in my job description – Tales of the Courier Technology can be a good thing. There is no denying it has many uses. In fact, 1courier remembers an old saying. Necessity is the mother of invention. So, technology is like a vehicle expediting that process. 1courier scratches his head. He watches the motionless robot…
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Day time in the dark – Tales of the Courier
Day time in the dark – Tales of the Courier The day is ending, and the moon is rising. 1courier is beginning his first night shift on the planet Nalphia. Nights are extremely long here, especially at this time of year. This is one reason why the delivery corps, does so well in this place.…
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The carnival game hustle – Tales of the Courier
The carnival game hustle – Tales of the Courier He watches the carnival games and listens to the Barker. Each game is a different version of the same test. “It’s a game of skill.” Or maybe the pitch is “Everybody’s a winner, what have ya got ta lose?” More and more of the crowd migrates…
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Outside chance for the best chance – Tales of the Courier
Outside chance for the best chance – Tales of the Courier (Warning: The following content may have a trigger effect on some couriers. It is recommended that the affected couriers read each sentence slowly. Additionally it is important to keep in mind that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Thank you…
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Easy run easy show – Tales of the Courier
Easy run easy show – Tales of the Courier And now for the exciting conclusion of: Don’t knock twice. He is standing in the middle of a dark room. There are no sounds. Likewise there is no movement. At least, none he can discern in the darkness. He knocked twice. The special instructions were clear.…
