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Chapter 14

Author: Alice Mitchell
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Amelia's POV

The night was crisp and quiet as I made my way home from a long day at work. The streets were dimly lit, casting eerie shadows on the pavement. I quickened my pace, a faint unease settling in the pit of my stomach. It felt as though eyes were watching me, observing my every move.

As I approached my apartment building, I glanced over my shoulder, half-expecting to catch a glimpse of someone lurking in the shadows. But the street was empty, devoid of any sign of life. I dismissed my paranoia as mere imagination, the product of an overactive mind. But little did I know that the events that would soon unfold would shatter my sense of security and plunge me into a web of intrigue.

Entering my apartment, I closed the door behind me, feeling a momentary relief wash over me. But as I turned the lock, a chill ran down my spine. There, pinned to the door with a delicate silver dagger, was a small note. My heart skipped a beat as I reached out and unfolded the paper, revealing the c
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