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Synopsis
In The Last Payoff, George Valentine receives a call for help from an ex-convict named Bartell, whose life takes a dark turn when he discovers his room has been ransacked. Despite the chaos, nothing valuable seems to be missing, leaving Bartell confused and terrified. He confides in George that he is trying to start anew after serving time for stealing a car, but now he feels threatened and vulnerable. The rain outside mirrors the turmoil within him, as he grapples with the fear that someone is targeting him for reasons unknown.
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