October 17, 2026, is: "Devil's Advocate" by Ian Haas.

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The story for October 17, 2026, is: "Devil's Advocate" by Ian Haas.

Contest #374 Winner! Written in response to: "Write a story that includes something secret in it (e.g., a secret group/society, a secret ingredient)." as part of Tell No One.

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