{"id":251332,"date":"2026-07-13T01:12:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T22:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/abras-victory-stephanie-cousins\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T01:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T22:12:04","slug":"abras-victory-stephanie-cousins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1kitap1.com\/en\/abras-victory-stephanie-cousins\/","title":{"rendered":"Abras Victory – Stephanie Cousins"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hold on. Keep the doors locked.\u201d I tried to protest. \u201cVic\u2026 where\u2014?\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t move.\u201d Her voice was sharper now, the edge in it slicing through my grogginess. No room for debate. The door slammed behind her. Then she was gone, striding back toward the bar like a storm in motion. I caught one last glimpse of her hoodie vanishing into the crowd before the exhaustion dragged me under again.<\/p>\n

Slamming of the car door woke me up, and ragged breathing filled the car. My eyes fluttered open. She was back. The glow of the streetlamp caught her face\u2014jaw tight, nostrils flaring, hands clenched so hard around the steering wheel her knuckles paled. She flexed her fingers slowly, like she needed to physically release the tension before it cracked something open inside her. \u201cWhat\u2026?\u201d My voice cracked. \u201cWhat happened?\u201d She didn\u2019t speak at first. Just reached over and laid my coat across my lap.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou should\u2019ve listened to your instincts and gone home,\u201d she said, barely above a whisper. Her gaze locked on mine, eyes burning. \u201cI found Ty. And your other coworkers.\u201d The second his name left her lips, my stomach twisted. \u201cI asked around,\u201d she continued, voice low and rough. \u201cDidn\u2019t take long to piece it together. He put something in your drink. Said it was just to \u2018loosen you up.\u2019\u201d Her lip curled. \u201cPeople saw him all over you. You trying to push him off.\u201d My heart plummeted. \u201cBut when I got in his face?\u201d<\/p>\n

She scoffed, bitter and cold. \u201cHe started acting confused. Said you were just drunk. That you were all over him.\u201d \u201cI\u2014I wasn\u2019t\u2014\u201d My voice splintered. \u201cI know.\u201d Her reply came fast, sharp enough to slice through the shame trying to take root in me. \u201cHe knew too.<\/p>\n

But he didn\u2019t think anyone would call him on it.\u201d I sank back in the seat, fragments clicking into place. That nauseating feeling. The way I could barely keep my eyes open. The way I just… faded. \u201cVic\u2026 what did you do?\u201d She let out a humorless laugh. \u201cDon\u2019t worry. He won\u2019t try that shit again. He\u2019s lucky security got there when they did.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this publication in any form is strictly prohibited. No part of the publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the writer, Stephanie Cousins, reserves all rights. Any similarities between the reader and the plot or storyline are purely coincidental, for this is a work. If you purchase this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book may be stolen property and reported as \u201cunsold and destroyed\u201d to the publisher.<\/p>\n

In such a case, neither the author, Anthony Owens., nor the publisher has received any payment for this book, and it should be returned to the author. 1kitap1.com\/en Dedication I\u2019d like to dedicate this book to those who feel, and to the ones who keep going, even on the days it feels impossible.<\/p>\n

And to the people who remind us we\u2019re not alone. Thank you for staying. God bless! 1kitap1.com\/en Author\u2019s Page Stephanie Cousins is a Virginia native with a background in Mass Communication. She has a passion for storytelling and enjoys creating emotionally rich, character-driven stories that explore love, friendship, healing, and resilience. When she\u2019s not writing, she enjoys gaming, watching Xena Warrior Princess, stargazing, and finding inspiration in the world around her. Abra\u2019s Victory is her debut novel. 1kitap1.com\/en Table of Contents Dedication Author\u2019s Page Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty 1kitap1.com\/en Chapter One The holiday season is a gold mine for retail stores\u2014a time when million- dollar corporations squeeze even more millions out of exhausted, gullible customers, all in the name of holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

Parents camp outside for hours, shivering in the cold, just to snag the latest must-have toy. Lovers hunt for the perfect gift, convinced that a price tag can measure affection. Every year, I tell myself this will be my last in retail. And yet, here I am\u2014for the third year in a row\u2014pushing through another chaotic holiday season, trapped in a department store that sells everything from Keurig\u2019s to maternity wear. It isn\u2019t the worst job I\u2019ve had, but it\u2019s definitely not the dream.<\/p>\n

I maneuver an overstuffed cart through narrow aisles, balancing a mountain of returned merchandise. The task is dull, repetitive, but at least it keeps me busy until I finally clock out. One more hour. The screen reads 8:00 PM sharp, and right on cue, the store\u2019s ancient speakers crackle to life with the Jackson 5\u2019s \u201cSanta Claus is coming to Town.\u201d Not my favorite holiday song, but at least it drowns out the sound of my own misery.<\/p>\n

I shove my phone back into my pocket and continue my task. \u201cHey, excuse me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.<\/em><\/p>\n

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