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53| Sneaking Away in the Middle of the Night
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Eryk had a dream. A dream he had never had before. Eryk seemed to watch as a tall, pale stranger moved the knocker on his parent's house door. The moonlight glistened in his snake ring.

"That's Venom. Do not open!" shouted Eryk. But no sound left his lips. The door opens by itself.

Eryk felt the horror that sent him flying. This time, Eryk entered his parents' house and stood behind Venom.

The door slammed shut behind them.

Eryk saw his parents standing side by side in front of the dining table. On the table were two half-filled wine glasses. Eryk's mom faced Venom with determination. The folds of her white dress fluttered around like bird wings. It was as if she controlled the air around her.

"Get out of my house!" Eryk's mom ordered through clenched teeth.

Eryk could see the sweat glistening on his mother's forehead as if she was exerting herself.

"I won't say where it is!"

"Do not come close!" shouted Eryk's dad. He stood next to his wife, brandishing a fireplace stick.

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