Office Resentments
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Completed, First published Jun 04, 2026

The narrative traces the escalating tensions within a cutthroat professional landscape. In this novel, seemingly minor office dynamics reveal a simmering undercurrent of resentment and calculated manipulation. Chapters detail how an assistant navigates a demeaning boss, retaliating through subtle acts of defiance. Meanwhile, a CEO’s carefully constructed façade unravels as personal schemes collide with workplace loyalties. These chapters suggest a world where ambition fuels deception, and individuals are readily discarded in the pursuit of power. The story hints at escalating control and the chilling pragmatism driving these characters.
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