Chapter 20: The Quiet Rebuild

He ran—not because he believed he could win. But because he refused to die unclaimed. And in the quiet of a broken house, he started again

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Aug 18, 2025
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  • Nine of Wands: Jimmy is battered and wary—but refuses to concede. His scars and silent watchfulness symbolize a warrior ethos refined by survival.

  • The Moon: He operates in darkness, gathering fragments of intelligence—half-truths, whispers, racial scrawls. His intuition becomes his map.

Six of Pentacles: Generosity and small acts of service transform suspicion into acceptance. Jimmy builds trust by giving before asking.

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