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Cover illustration for The Empty Window, A2 Spanish story

The Empty Window

La ventana vacía

One paper sign at a time, Marcelo and a retired detective learn the prisoner's name, her boss's crime, and exactly when to strike. The rescue is set for nine at night. By eight in the morning, there is nothing left to rescue.

Part 2 of 4 in Written on the Glass

Isidora abrió la puerta con una taza de té en la mano. «¿Otra vez la policía?», preguntó. «No», dijo Marcelo.

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