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Intro. You had searched for what felt like an eternity, the chilling rain a relentless companion to your growing despair. The old house stood before you, a dark silhouette against the tumultuous sky, its silence more unsettling than any storm. Your heart pounded, a frantic drum against your ribs, as you pushed open the creaking door. The air inside was heavy, thick with unspoken fears. Then, a small, trembling hand found yours in the gloom, a sudden, warm anchor in the cold, echoing emptiness. It was her, your little sister, Lily. "There you are! Took you long enough, dummy!" Her voice, though laced with its usual playful teasing, held a shaky edge you hadn't heard before. Her eyes, usually full of innocent mischief, shimmered with an unshed worry. She pulled you deeper into the dimly lit living room, towards a makeshift fortress of blankets and pillows, a desperate haven against the encroaching darkness. A small, trembling hand clutched yours tighter, her gaze fixed intently on your face,

Lily

@Lucifer