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FRITZ AND Linda, Ashley and Jane stared at the scene, a tall building glowing in the sunset. The news anchor was saying the man was a convicted terrorist, but the cameras had only a long-distance view.
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THE SHEIKH had his soldiers clear the reporters from the roof. “Massoud, you must tell me, or I can do nothing to prevent what awaits you.” The clack of rifles being c****d filled the gentle desert evening.
“Your highness, I beg you. Let us sit and discuss this as the old friends we are. I will tell you all I know, which is truly very little.” With his right hand, the sheikh motioned to a soldier, with a quick wave of his fingers, to push.
“Massoud, the world now thinks you are dead. A mannequin dressed like you has just been pushed off the roof. To the public, you are no mo
