I really need to do something about my tardiness. Exhaustion and heat are a terrible combination, and so much for my plans for a double chapter. I think I'll take a week off on irl things and focus entirely on writing/planning. (On a side note, chapter 55 is a bit reworked and slightly expanded, so it should read cleaner than before.)
Anyway, here's the chapter. I'm quite happy with it. Slightly shorter than I planned, and well... for those who disliked the kidnapping arc, I'd suggest you read again in a chapter or two. Regardless, let me know what you think in the comments.
Regardless, you can read the previous chapters in the collection.
stephen lyman
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