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Meridian — Chapter 1

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Meridian

Chapter 1: Being Watched

The last time Mara Kline mentioned that Meridian hadn't elected a mayor in six years, her colleague had laughed. That conversation had been eight years months ago.

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Improve the intro so it opens more conversationally.
Done — softened the opening line and set it eight years ago.

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