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in my bed. My voice echoed in

me from the clutches of my nightmare. My eyes flew open, wild and

ency as she wrapped me in a tight hug. My face pressed against her chest, and she

e, and I clung to her as

t like always. You can cry all you need-I'll

choked out between sobs. The vision of

recognition," I added, my voice trem

nued. "He couldn't even lift a fi

aken, Angela. You've been through so much. It's normal to feel like

d, my voice cracking as I clung to the

're resting in perfect peace, and they're watching over you. They

voice small and fragile, l

"Don't let what you saw convince you o

"Look at me, Angela. You don't need to explain what you saw. It's in

so happy, like what he did was some grand accomplishment. And all I felt was my heart s

rp but filled with concern. "Don't blam

rever," I whispered, the

et a hold of yourself. You can't let him win. Remembe

't. It's like it's etched into my

determination. "Don't let him disorient you. You're stronger t

tuation?" I asked, a weak smile t

th a shrug. "Where's the f

gh my despair, and I

me he tries to haunt you, shut him down. Don't

best," I rep

w's going to be a long day with your gigs," she

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me. My body was drenched in sweat, and my mind raced with images of pursuit and

printing for miles. My chest heaved as I tried to catch m

, letting the cold water pour over me. It wasn't soothing-it was jarring, shocking me

my trembling frame. I made my way to the closet, pulling on a pair of shorts and a l

pill, swallowing it with difficulty. It felt

's voice startled me, and I tur

I replied gruffl

the kitchen and made my way to the li

silence as he rushed in with two other

d curtly, wav

es were finally within my grasp. Changing into some

ater. My satisfaction grew, but it wasn't enough. His f

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sir," he

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didn't want to disturb you

king up a hammer and thr

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t to take her pl

ied, shaking his

and throw them ba

the background as my phone rang. I check

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