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- Parts 30
"Candy Land?" I said flatly. "Are we five?"
She gasped. "Excuse me, Candy Land is a classic. It teaches patience. And how to handle betrayal."
"I will absolutely not learn anything from Candy Land."
"You're afraid you'll lose."
"I'm afraid I'll lose brain cells."
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They're coworkers with clashing personalities-Nico is a reserved, no-nonsense, sarcasm-loaded type who avoids socializing like it's contagious. Willa is the peppy, chronically kind coworker who bakes muffins for the team and says "good morning" like it's a sacred ritual.
Their company is hosting a weekend retreat meant for "team bonding." Everyone else is staying at the main lodge-but due to a reservation snafu (thanks, Sharon from HR), the last two employees to confirm end up stuck in a separate remote cabin.
A blizzard hits. Hard. No power. No WiFi. No escape. Just them. And one bed.
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Word Count: 13,940