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Chapter 6 The Writer
(DAHLIA POV)
Moonlight finally peeked through the sheets of clouds, so I was relieved since I had opted to walk home. The rain had just stopped, but my umbrella couldn’t keep me all dry. I was hoping I wouldn’t get a cold…
I was close to home, faster than I expected myself to because I felt like I was being followed. The route home includes an alley and that late, I knew my neighbors were already sleeping. It was peaceful, and that’s all I ever needed to destress as a day worker.
I stopped on the sidewalk and decided to just confront whoever that stalker might be. But only the wind kissed my face when I looked behind.
My apprehension disappeared. I sighed.
But…
There were big puddles of water on the road. I paused for a moment to gaze at the clear reflection of the sky. Until I saw the silhouette, a huge bird with a snake-like head, flying across the bright moon.
I immediately looked upwards to s
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