The digital clock on the factory wall blinked 1:07 p.m. Kaiden, her hands worn but steady, punched out of work. It was January 7th, 2025, and she just completed the last of her HiSET exams to receive her High School Diploma. 47 hours and 56 minutes. That’s what it took. Hours stolen from sleep, from …
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