Tom Walker: A Brief Summary

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Outside of Atlanta in 2015, Tom Walker lives near a huge plantation of a run down toy factory that him and his wife wanted to start but needed the money to buy the place. He recently quit his job and is looking for work. He ran into a stranger that wore all black and had tattoos all over his arm. He was extremely tall and looked like bad news. The stranger offered him deal if he worked for him the stranger will make him rich but he would have to give him half of what he makes. Tom went home and talked with his wife about the strangers offer. They both agreed that he should take the deal. Tom first days were really good he made a lot of money but instead of giving the stranger his cut of the money liked they agreed on. Tom only gave the stranger

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