The Nightmare
Author: Cindy Chen
last update2024-08-14 19:05:50

Calvin’s heart pounded in his chest, its sound echoing in his ears as he stood rooted to the spot, his eyes fixed on Lizzie’s small, fragile form. The room had returned to its usual calm, but the air felt heavy with a strange energy, as if the unsettling events from moments ago still lingered, unseen but palpable. The memory of Lizzie’s glowing eyes and the eerie words she had spoken haunted him, replaying over and over in his mind. He tried to steady his breathing, but the adrenaline rushing through his veins refused to let him find peace.

Suddenly, Lizzie jolted awake, her body shaking as she gasped for air, her small hands clutching at the sheets. The sight of her in such distress shattered Calvin’s paralysis, and he rushed to her side, dropping to his knees by the bed. He placed a hand gently on her shoulder, his voice filled with concern as he tried to bring her back to reality.

“Lizzie, are you okay?” he asked, his tone soft but urgent. His eyes searched her face, desperate to f
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