Argleton, Chapter 6: An unexpected expected delivery
Matt's phone insurance pays out unexpectedly quickly, and Charlie gets another email.
Read Chapter 5 first or start at the beginning.
I can’t believe how fast they reacted,” said Matt as he sat down with the box that contained his new phone.
“You’re just lucky that your insurance covers acts of gross idiocy,” Charlie said, poking him in the ribs.
“Well, that is what I pay them for. I’ve had too many phones break, conk out or just disappear.” He slit the tape with a kitchen knife and opened up the packaging. Inside was a super slick box held closed by a black sleeve, its silk finish smooth to the touch. He slid the sleeve off and flipped the inner box open to reveal his new phone. “Wow, this has got to be the new model.” He picked it up and turned it over in his hands, appreciating the stylish design.
“You mean, they just upgraded you?”
“So it would seem. Look!” He turned it on, the battery being pre-charged. “That’s fast! You know, I didn’t think these had even hit the shops yet.”
“Maybe there’s been a mix up.”
“Well, no, look at the letter.” He examined the paperwork. “It’s got my name on it.”
“No point looking a gift horse in the mouth, then!”
“Too right! This is great. Look at the screen, so much sharper than my old one. I better go restore my dead phone’s back-up. I just hope none of my old apps break.”
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Subject: Your life is in danger
From: Thoeris <no-reply@nospam.com>
To: Ch4r1i3 <Ch4r1i3@geekmail.com>
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Ch4r1i3,
I've tried to be NICE. I gave you a FRIENDLY WARNING and you didn't listen. So let me be blunt. IF YOU DON'T BACK OFF, YOU WILL DIE.
I know where you live, I know what you do, I know everything about you. STOP. Your life, and the lives of those around you, is in MORTAL DANGER.
THIS IS NOT A JOKE.
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