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120. The Looming Threat

As Elsie arrived back home, she greeted Helene warmly. "Hey, Mrs. Tanner," she said with a smile, "I just need to run down the road real quick to grab something. I'll be back in no time."

Helene looked at her with concern. "Sure, dear," she replied, her brow furrowing. "Just be careful out there. You never know what can happen these days."

Elsie assured her that she would, and with a wave, she stepped outside and started walking down the familiar road. The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows on the pavement. Birds chirped in the trees, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves. Everything seemed peaceful.

Just as Elsie walked on, a feeling of unease began to settle in the pit of her stomach. She couldn't shake the sensation that someone was following her. Every time she glanced over her shoulder, she saw nothing but an empty street. Still, the feeling persisted, gnawing at her nerves.

"I need to be fast," she whispered.

Her pace quickened, and her heart raced as she conti
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