Under the influence of sedatives and shock, Chloe woke up feverish in the middle of the night. After taking some fever-reducing medication, she slipped into a state between waking and sleeping, experiencing an intensely vivid dream.In the dream, Joseph took her to various places, each sparking a curious sense of familiarity. They looked madly in love, sharing passionate kisses, warm embraces, and body heat.Abruptly, the scenery shifted and Joseph vanished. Panic-stricken, Chloe searched everywhere and finally found a man curled up in a corner. He was wounded all over, and a cold, shiny knife stuck out of his chest...Snapping awake, Chloe found herself soaked in a cold sweat and her face ghostly pale. She stared blankly at the red doormat by her doorway. The longer she looked, the more it mirrored the red stain on dream-Joseph's chest. This thought sent shivers down her spine.She sprung out of bed, rolled up the unsettling doormat, and threw it in the trash can. Settling back in
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