Desert Betrayal, The Bottle Of Urine

The expedition team entered the remote desert to survey rare minerals. Suddenly, we hit a heatwave―over 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

I was on the verge of fainting from severe dehydration. I scrambled to open my backpack, reaching for the electrolyte water I had prepared in advance.

Just as I pressed the bottle to my lips, I realized it was half-filled with urine.

I turned my head and saw Silas, my wife's childhood friend. He was chugging my electrolyte water without a care in the world.

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