The Cost of Friendship
    By jcaldwell
    Created on 19 Mar, 2024
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    John, Chad, Candice, and Trisha, a tight-knit group of friends, were spending their afternoon at the park when they spotted a new kid.
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    They introduced themselves to Oliver and spent the rest of the day with him. John seemed particularly drawn to Oliver, intrigued by his mystery.
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    Chad and Candice approached John the next day, their faces filled with concern. They told him they had seen Oliver doing drugs in the school bathroom.
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    John dismissed their worries, thinking they were just jealous because he had made a new friend. He continued to hang out with Oliver.
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    One day, Oliver took John to a party. The girls there told John he would be cooler if he did drugs.
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    Wanting to fit in, John decided to try the drugs. He had an amazing night, not realizing he was stepping into a dangerous territory.
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    John soon found himself addicted, needing the drugs every day. Unable to afford them, he started stealing.
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    Chad, Candice, and Trisha tried to intervene, but John wouldn't listen. Eventually, Candice and Trisha gave up, leaving only Chad.
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    Chad refused to give up on John. He took it upon himself to help John fight his addiction.
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    Chad's perseverance finally paid off. John began to sober up and slowly got better.
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    John and Chad returned to their favorite park. John was now clean, thanks to Chad's unwavering support.
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    John looked back at his past with regret. He realized the cost of his friendship with Oliver had been steep, but he was grateful for Chad, his true friend.
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