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*DAY 381. FRIDAY. 4:20 AM.*

Riverside.

Mountains.

Mud.

Rain.

Damian’s car was parked outside the village.

Engine off.

Wipers running.

He opened the door.

His foot got stuck in the mud.

He kicked it.

"AVA!"

No answer.

Only the sound of the river.

Clara came from behind.

With an umbrella.

"Brother, come inside.

You’ll get soaked."

Damian shoved her.

"I want to get soaked."

---

*DAY 381: THE SEARCH*

6 AM.

The village was waking up.

Damian knocked on ever
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