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FACED WITH THE MONSTER
Author: Poen Konnet
last update Last Updated: 2023-05-31 00:19:05

Vera and Donald woke up from bed in the morning when they heard some voices downstairs. Vera had been at Donald's house since she came back from her trip the previous day.

It was obvious they had a visitor.

Vera's eyes widened in disbelief as she heard the familiar voice echoing from downstairs. Fear gripped her heart like a vice as the voice pierced the silence of the morning.

Her mind raced, her thoughts tumbling in a jumble of confusion and dread. How had Rodney found them so quickly? It had only been a matter of hours since her escape, and yet here he was.

Her hand instinctively reached out to Donald's, seeking solace and reassurance. His fingers intertwined with hers, offering a silent source of strength amidst the storm of emotions that threatened to overwhelm them both.

They shared a brief, worried glance, their eyes reflecting the terror they felt deep within.

As they cautiously made their way towards the stairs, each step seemed to weigh them down, as if gravity itself conspi
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