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The Strange Message
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2025-02-05 00:00:44On the other side, the courtyard was tranquil and peaceful in the afternoon. Soft sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Hermosa sat contentedly on a lounge chair, her eyes gently closed, savoring the quiet moment as a light breeze brushed against her hair.
Suddenly, a strange beam of light appeared out of nowhere, enveloping her head as if controlled by an invisible hand. Hermosa snapped her eyes open, her pupils dilating in shock and fear.
The sudden change made her heart race, nearly jumping out of her chest. Her face turned pale, and her breathing quickened.
After a long moment, Hermosa finally composed herself. She pressed her hand tightly against her chest, trying to steady her chaotic heartbeat.
Her voice trembled with fear as she raised it and sharply called out to the maid nearby, "What are you doing here?"
This maid had an unsettling habit of appearing out of nowhere, scaring her ea
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