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The Dream She Remembered

Author: Pearl Person
last update publish date: 2026-05-30 23:05:50

Emily was still awake when the first rays of dawn crept through the curtains. She had spent the whole day night thinking about her decision. It could've been the worst or wait...the best decision. Well for now she was helpless over it.

Nicole was sound asleep beside her. She checked the time, it was:

4:58 AM.

The message remained on her screen.

"Then neither will we."

She stared at it until the words blurred together, yet she wasn't able to connect any dots. The clock ticked faster and lo
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