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Favorite bit? The nicknames. “Silky Sue” – “Red Rosie”. Cracks me up – every time. Like comic book dames – but real. Anyway – brothel’s a mess. Loud. Sad. Crazy. Kinda beautiful – if ya squint. Like that movie – oil and blood. Same damn thing – just messier. Whaddya think? Nuts, right?

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Then I head over to the park near the river. It’s usually my chill spot. But today? It was packed! Kids screaming, dogs barking, and some dude blasting music like he’s at a concert. I just wanted some peace, man! I plopped down on a bench, trying to enjoy my pastry, but nope. A kid runs by and knocks my half-eaten bun right outta my hand! I was like, “Dude, what’s your problem?”

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