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    Since he can remember, Dan has had a bad experience with teachers. When desperate times call for him to take a job as a TA at his local secondary school, he is dreading the experience. Cue Phil Lester: eclectic, vivacious History teacher whom the students and teachers adore for his fantastical, unique methods and sincere passion for his job. Dan was expecting all sorts of drama in his new job, but falling for a member of the faculty was not part of it.

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    30 Jan 2026

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    A recent loss has ground Phil's life to a halt. At 33, he's static in his grief and living in the house he grew up in - until his mother kicks him out.

    In a fit of indignation and with nothing to lose, he answers the first listing he finds for a room to rent in London... a listing posted by a guy named Dan.

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    03 Sep 2025

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    It was the something that felt similar to how Nancy felt in the form of sweaty palms and bright eyed, teenaged excitement when she started dating Steve those many years ago. It was the something that felt like the adoration she once felt for Jonathan.

    And now she felt it with Robin, and it was different. It was softer - it felt right. Robin had somehow created the perfect man for Nancy, and he existed on a piece of paper. She played the part so well that Nancy almost believed she could be him.

     

     

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    Nancy, Robin, and Steve finally agree to play D&D with Eddie. Nancy and Robin’s characters have an in-game romance, and it bleeds into the real world.

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    16 Jun 2025

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    “We are not recreating The Shining,” Eddie says firmly, plucking the hatchet from her hands and holding it above her head before she can swipe it back.

    Robin and Steve have a nice day out. Eddie accidentally locks a baby in a room. Nancy spirals.

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    02 Jun 2025

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    “Oh,” Deborah says, like everything makes sense now. “Well…welcome, I guess,” she says with a sardonic grin and sweep of her arm around the large but dingy office space.

    Ava’s still lost as hell. “Welcome to what?”

    “The home of the FBI’s least wanted, of course.” Deborah’s smile is all teeth and sharp edges. “Just another, what? Fifty more years to go until your retirement?”

    *Chapter count updated to reflect shorter, twice weekly updates now!

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    25 May 2025