As he ordered his fifth glass of water, the gaudily dressed waitress who had been observing him for quite some time approached the table. ... Wouldn't you like to know your fortune? " she smiled brightly again, pushing a tray with delicious looking chocolate cookies toward him. ... It seemed like an odd thing to be written on a fortune cookie. ... It seemed like everyone was plotting against him. ...

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• Grade Level: High School