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LIAR, LIAR
CLAUDIA
Alone I was staring at the picture frames with Joseph and the faces of strangers looking back at me.
I rose to examine the images, wondering if any of them were real. I doubted it. I made a mental note to ask John when he returned how they did that. I guessed any picture could be changed or enhanced to look like anything else.
A knock from behind startled me. A man appeared at the entrance of the office. I recognized him almost immediately. He was dressed in the same blue suit with a blue tie to match.
His eyes instantly greeted me with a grin when he saw me.
“Are you alone?” he asked.
“Uncle?” I questioned.
He nodded. “Yes, I’m your Uncle Christopher. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.” He came forward quickly.
I extended my hand for him to shake, but he
