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“The third face was middle-aged, with coal-black eyes and a neatly trimmed goatee. He wore an out of style fedora and a poorly-tailored, cheap suit. He was most definitely KGB. The man reached down and pocketed Jeff’s Makarov, and introduced himself. “I am Colonel Vladimir Blagov with state security. Put your hands on your head and slowly stand. You are under arrest.”

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The Edge of Reality

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