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    Chance

    By Nathalia Li

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    Cody is a dealer in Vegas. When a guy from his past appears and seems to recognize him, Cody decides he has to leave town. Unexpectedly, his 15 year old neighbor, Estelle, who has a crush on him, wants to leave with him which is a problem both practical and legal.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNathalia Li
    Release dateDec 30, 2010
    ISBN9781458173119
    Chance
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    Nathalia Li

    Ms. Li enjoys basketball, tennis, dance, and running. Her compelling interests include movies, art, philosophy, politics, photography, literature, and music. She has traveled widely in western Europe, North America, and China. She has worked as a teacher, journalist, prison guard, driver, cook, dishwasher, retail clerk, and booking agent for bands. She holds degrees in English, literature, and philosophy. She plays piano and guitar, jazz and blues. She is fundamentally committed to freedom of speech, thought, and belief. She often reflects on the friction between the way women see their lives and the way they live them. You may contact Ms. Li at: nli704115@gmail.com Books: Lolita; Crime and Punishment; On the Road. Movies: The Passenger; Lawrence of Arabia; Manhattan Musicians: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wynton Kelly, Gene Harris, Otis Spann, Muddy Waters, Cornell Dupree, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson Artists: Rembrandt, Gustave Courbet, Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Mark Rothko, Joseph Turner, Georgia O'Keefe, Salvador Dali, El Greco, Rodin.

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      Chance

      Nathalia Li

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      June 28. 1989/Las Vegas

      The slots tumble and roll; coins jingle brightly. The usual cheap glitter flashes. Cody deals another hand. The night is just getting started.

      Even after twenty-five years Cody recognizes Farrell as he comes through the door. Farrell casts a glance his way but shows no sign of recognition. People from his past have shown up before. None of them identified him. Twelve years I've been working here, Cody thinks. I'm probably safe. My break's coming. Maybe tell the floor manager I'm sick. He keeps dealing.

      Farrell takes a seat at a corner table, his back to Cody. A half hour passes; the

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