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In The Hitch-Hiker, Ronald Adams sets off on a seemingly routine cross-country drive from Brooklyn to California, filled with anticipation and a sense of adventure. As he embarks on this journey, he bids farewell to his mother, who expresses her concern over his safety, particularly warning him against picking up strangers. Ronald reassures her, confident that the trip will be uneventful. However, as he drives along the iconic Route 66, he begins to encounter a mysterious hitchhiker who appears at various points along the road, raising alarm bells in Ronald's mind.
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