I drove six hours to check into my new luxury resort, only for the front desk clerk to toss a keycard at my feet.

utility belt, right next to a pair of metal handcuffs. “I’m going to need you to pick up your bag and come with us. Right now. Do not make this difficult.”

I didn’t look at the guard. I didn’t acknowledge his command.

I kept my eyes locked on the General Manager, who was still standing twenty feet away, completely paralyzed.

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