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The Stranger Arrives in Amado
It was a warm, sunny day in the small town of Amado. The streets were bustling with people going about their daily business, but one man stood out from the crowd. His name was Carlos, and he had just arrived in town after a long journey.
Carlos was a tall, lanky man with a rugged beard and a weathered face. He wore a faded denim shirt and a pair of well-worn jeans, and carried a large pack on his back. As he walked through the streets, people couldn't help but stare at him in curiosity.
"Where did he come from?" they wondered.
Carlos didn't seem to notice the attention he was getting, however. He had a far-off look in his eyes, as if he were lost in thought. He walked with a purpose, his feet pounding against the ground in a steady rhythm.
As he made his way through the town, Carlos came across a small café. The smell of freshly brewed coffee wafted out into the street, and Carlos's stomach growled in response. He pushed open the door and stepped inside.
The café was small and cozy, with a few tables scattered around the room. A friendly-looking woman behind the counter greeted Carlos with a warm smile.
"Welcome to Amado," she said. "Can I get you something to drink?"
Carlos hesitated for a moment before responding. "Yes, please. I'll have a coffee."
The woman nodded and poured him a steaming hot cup. Carlos sat down at a nearby table and took a sip, feeling the caffeine course through his veins.
As he sipped his coffee, Carlos noticed a group of people huddled in the corner, talking in hushed tones. They glanced up at him occasionally, their eyes filled with suspicion.
Carlos felt a sense of unease wash over him. He had no idea why these people were staring at him, or what they wanted from him. He tried to ignore them and focus on his coffee, but the tension in the air was palpable.
Suddenly, one of the men stood up and approached Carlos's table. "Excuse me," he said gruffly. "Can I have a word with you?"
Carlos felt a surge of fear as the man loomed over him. He tried to stand up, but his legs wouldn't cooperate. The world seemed to be spinning around him, and he felt like he was going to pass out.
"What do you want?" Carlos managed to stammer.
The man leaned in closer, his face inches from Carlos'.s. "We know who you are," he growled. "And we don't want you here."
Carlos's heart raced as the man turned and walked away, leaving him feeling shaken and scared. He didn't know what was going on, or why these people were treating him this way. All he knew was that he needed to get out of there, fast.
Without another word, Carlos slunk out of the café and back onto the street. He didn't dare look back, fearing what he might see. He just kept walking, his heart pounding in his chest, until he reached the safety of his lodgings.
As he lay in bed that night, Carlos couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled inside him. He didn't know what those people wanted from him, or why they were so hostile towards him. But he knew one thing for sure - he wouldn't be staying in Amado any longer than he had to.
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