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Chapter 12: Who is the Girl in the Old House

Author: Iah Kim
last update Last Updated: 2023-01-12 01:24:43

Hillary rouse early, she received an email from the organizer of the event that they required to bring themselves to the event hall and proceed with registration process eventhough they submitted their credentials through online.

She examined her suitcase and picked up a floral dress. She got a cold shower and fixed herself in a small mirror inside the room. She glanced at her figure and she looked satisfied. She decided not to bring her guitar since she will only be there for registration. She went to the kitchen and noticed Marina wasn't there.

"She might went to the market", she thought. Then decided to eat later after singning up. She lifted her purse and mobile situated inside her room and as she was about to bust out she overheard a loud noise coming from her room. She was startled. She thought it might a branch of a tree but later on she realized that there are rooms in the second floor.

It's already morning but the atmosphere seemed creepy. Despite her terrified state she deci
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