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I was barely surviving, one paycheck away from losing everything. Every dollar mattered.
The wind howled behind the restaurant like it had teeth, and the trash bags in my arms were already soaked through. I pulled my hoodie tighter, muttering curses under my breath. The alley always reeked of sour grease and damp cardboard, but that night, something felt different.
Something moved near the dumpster.
I froze.
Half-buried under a pile of wet blankets and cardboard was a man. He looked barely conscious, curled up with his knees to his chest, shaking violently. His lips were tinged blue, his eyes fluttering open like it hurt to even try.
“Sir?” I stepped closer, cautious but concerned. “Are you okay?”
He tried to speak, but only a croak came out.
“No… just cold… so cold…”
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