Emma.The thing that emerged from the tear defied description. It was like trying to look at a black hole wearing a shadow's skin, endless and hungry in ways that made my new senses scream in protest."Get back," I ordered, my voice carrying harmonics that made the windows vibrate. "Mom, get Violet out of here.""No!" Violet protested, even as my mother moved toward her. "I can help! The sad ones trust me-""This isn't like before, sweetheart," I said, trying to keep my voice steady as the entity unfurled itself further into our reality. "These aren't sad ones needing help. These are...""Predators," the thing finished, its voice like frost forming on a grave. "The ones who fed on light and dark alike, until those pitiful families built their walls. Such noble sacrifice, giving up half of existence to keep us out."Reality rippled around it as it moved fully into the room, and I felt my new form responding instinctively, light and shadow swirling protectively around my family."You're
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