Chapter 132

Clara sat huddled in the corner of her room, her heart pounding in her chest. The sound of the knocking on the door grew louder and more urgent, sending shivers down her spine. She hugged her knees to her chest, trying to calm her racing thoughts.

"What do I do?" Clara whispered to herself, her voice barely audible over the sound of her own heartbeat. She glanced at the mysterious envelope on the table, the message inside still fresh in her mind.

"Don't trust everything you see," Clara repeated the words written on the paper. But what did it mean? Who had sent her this cryptic message, and why?

The knocking on the door persisted, growing more insistent with each passing moment. Clara knew she couldn't ignore it any longer. With trembling hands, she stood up and made her way to the door.

As she reached for the doorknob, a sudden wave of fear washed over her. What if it was someone dangerous on the other side? What if her worst nightmares were about to come true?

Taking a deep breath, C