They said objects can absrob the energy of its owners or the remnants of an event. It cannot easily be erased by mere washing or altering its physical from. It remembers and sometimes, these imprints could become fatal. A troubled family, mentally and emotionally wounded by a vicious event, decided to move to the country side to heal their wounds. They bought a house which has been in the market for two decades. According to the realtor, the asking price was beyond any of the locals could afford, that's why it remained unsold for a very long time. The hopeful family believed their decision will help heal their family, little did they know, it will test what little sanity, each of them had left.
Chapter 1 Prologue
They said blood is thicker than water, but what if the water is deadly, vile, manipulative and consuming?
(City of Tusca)
The disco lights made her dizzy, or maybe, it was due to the amount of alcohol running in her blood stream. She staggered across the dance floor, unaware of the two sets of eyes that locked in on her wake.
Why did she even agree to attend such a ridiculous party? Avery Mendez is a straight A student. She comes from a prestigious family of neuro surgeons. She herself aims to be one, and had worked herself to the core in order to achieve her dream. Unfortunately, her constant studying murdered her social life.
So, she decided to agree for a night out, upon her room mate's request.
(Tusca General Hospital)
The speaker announced his name once more, Dr. Falco Mendez grunted and waltz towards the operating room. His shift has ended hours ago, but due to their hospital's lack of competent staff, he decided to extend his working hours-probono, to assist in any emergency concerning his field.
"Doctor, Thank God you're here!" screamed one of the nurses. Mendez acknowledged her greeting with a nod.
"What's the situation?" the doctor asked.
One of the nurses walked up to him and said "Rape victim, severe head trauma, and multiple lacerations to the muscles of her lower lumbar region. Her coccyx also has a stab wound."
"Alright, prep me up." Dr. Mendez murmured.
After a few minutes, the doctor, equipped with all the knowledge that gained him a huge and respected reputation throughout the city, entered the emergency room.
"Her head keeps bleeding doctor!" yelled a young man, wearing a doctor's robe-same as himself.
Dr Mendez can only shake his head. The young man lacks experience, and that is evident by the shaking of his hand along with the high pitched tone that glazed his words
"Calm yourself, before you drop that scalpel inside your patient's wound." Mendez murmured.
The veteran doctor walked up to the young one and motioned to take his place, but before he could, his heart hammered, his eyes almost fell out of their sockets, as his sight fell on the body of his daughter.
"Avery!" the doctor screamed, his heart shattering at the disheveled image of his precious girl
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