23.The Impossible Search for a Taxi

In this remote area, taxis were scarce. Addison called multiple drivers, explaining briefly, but distance and isolation deterred them. One hesitated, then agreed, but the conversation was awkward. Not wanting to reveal too much, he struggled to convey urgency, making the exchange tense.
Calls ended with exorbitant quotes or refusals. Weather worsened, roads grew risky, and drivers balked. With each failed attempt, his frustration climbed as time slipped away.
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Shields focus from alert fatigue.