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Chapter One-hundred and eighteen

Author: Tim Laurel
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Alice's POV

AsI stood in the dimly lit meeting spot, my heart pounded in my chest. The minutes ticked by, each one intensifying the weight of uncertainty that rested upon my shoulders.

The silence was suffocating, broken only by the distant sounds of the city.

Just as doubt began to creep back into my thoughts, a figure emerged from the shadows.

A cold shiver ran down my spine as I recognized the man standing before me. His face was masked, his intentions hidden beneath a veil of secrecy.

"Alice," he spoke, his voice low and disguised, "I'm glad you came."

I mustered all the courage within me, meeting his gaze with determination. "Who are you?" I demanded, my voice tinged with a mix of defiance and fear.

He chuckled, the sound sending chills down my spine. "That's not important right now," he replied cryptically. "What matters is that you do as I say."

My mind raced, weighing the consequences of my actions. I knew the risks, but I also knew that I had to protect those I loved, even if
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Alice... You need your team!!! This is too dangerous!!!
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