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Chapter 6

Author: Sheila Blue
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-26 17:16:26

Anders jogs down the sidewalk towards his house. Perspiration covers his skin- a testament to the energy expended during his run. This is routine. Going for a run in the wee hours of the morning. It is his way of having the right start to his day.

From his vantage point, he has a clear view of his apartment. It is a beautiful house, a modern design with unique architectural structure, and that's why he had purchased the property. He reaches his front porch in no time.

Still panting from his run, he checks his smartwatch and smiles to himself at the accomplishment. He did half a mile more than yesterday’s run. He checks the time; 7am. Just in time. Today can’t start any better.

But that soon changes as he steps inside the house. His breath catches, not from his run but from the fear that immediately fills him.

There is smoke everywhere. His only rational explanation; Fire!

His house is burning!

He doubles his pace, runs inside the house in panic.

Electra! His mind hits him with the
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