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The pounding on Mia’s door grew louder, shaking her nerves as she stood frozen in place. She gripped the edge of her bed tightly, her breaths coming out uneven. The voice outside wasn’t one she recognized, and it only added to the sense of fear crawling up her spine.

“Open up,” the voice demanded again, rough and impatient. “I know you’re in there.”

Mia’s heart raced. Who could it be? Everyone was supposed to be downstairs, lost in the chaos of the party. She glanced at the door, unsure of what to do. Her instincts told her to stay put, but the pounding was relentless. Whoever it was, they weren’t planning to leave anytime soon.

Her feet felt like they were glued to the floor as she whispered to herself, “Should I call someone? Should I scream?”

Before she could decide, a faint noise from down the hall caught her attention. The pounding stopped abruptly, replaced by a tense silence. Mia didn’t dare move, her ears straining to catch any sound.

The silence broke with a firm knock, diffe
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