Monthly Archives: September 2012

I Spy an Unblemished Mole

Posted on September 26, 2012 by lexiekahn

“So, you want me to go undercover?” I asked C.J. as his Leaf blew out of In-N-Out. “I’d like to see you under the –“ He paused as he slipped into traffic. “I’d like to see what you can uncover.” … Continue reading →

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Roll Out the Barrow

Posted on September 12, 2012 by lexiekahn

“I’ll make it worth your while,” C.J. said. “Trust me.” I couldn’t see his eyes through those shades. A warning box popped up on my mental computer screen: “Unverified data; downloading may damage your files. If you trust the source, … Continue reading →

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The Jet and the Iceberg

Posted on September 6, 2012 by lexiekahn

“What about things that end in B-E-R-G?” C.J. asked. “Does that mean the same as B-U-R-G?” A Lear Jet streaked overhead. It was emblazoned with letters as tall as Uncle Sam on stilts spelling out the name of Amira Khan’s … Continue reading →

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