ARTEMYA sudden loud bang jolted me awake, causing my eyes to snap open in fear. "Mommy?" I called out, desperately seeking her reassurance. I felt her hands urgently grabbing me, yanking me out of bed. The room was flooded with bright lights, and as I blinked away the remnants of sleep, another deafening bang echoed through the air. I flinched involuntarily, my heart racing as screams reached my ears."Mommy, what's happening?" I stammered, my voice trembling with dread.She knelt down in front of me, and the sight of sheer terror etched on her face widened my eyes in disbelief. My stomach sank, and my chest constricted with a sense of impending danger."Mommy," I whispered, my voice barely audible."Artemy, listen carefully," she began, her voice quivering with fear. "I want you to hide under the bed, okay? No matter what happens or what you see or hear, you mustn't come out. Do you understand?" Mommy gripped my shoulders, shaking me gently, urgency radiating from her.I nodded, but
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