The Accidental Mayor
About the Story
A barista’s prank write-in victory turns small-town routines into warm chaos. When Finn Parker is sworn in as mayor, mishaps—from a ribbon-stealing goose to a pipe burst and a recall—force him to improvise, listen, and build a practical, messy administration with loyal neighbors.
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