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Episode 38

Author: Ataima K
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-27 21:26:16

Dare

The moment I burst through the front door, my voice echoed through the house.

“Sky!” I yelled, my heart pounding as I scanned the empty living room. Panic clawed at my chest.

No response.

I darted into the kitchen, then the hallway, calling her name louder this time. “Sky!”

Finally, I heard the soft sound of a door creaking open upstairs. I froze, my breath caught in my throat as her voice reached me.

“Dare?”

She stepped into view at the top of the staircase, her face filled with confusion and concern. Relief crashed over me, so strong it nearly brought me to my knees.

“Sky,” I said, exhaling sharply. I rushed up the stairs, taking them two at a time, and pulled her into my arms the moment I reached her. She let out a surprised sound as I held her tightly, like I might lose her if I let go.

“You’re okay,” I whispered, more to myself than her.

“Of course I am,” she said softly, pulling back slightly to look at me. “What’s going on, Dare? What happened?”

I stared at her.
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