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The hidden temple

Author: Gifted Hands
last update publish date: 2026-04-07 22:58:07

Lira's POV

I thought sleep would come easily. I had used so much energy just pushing my chair around all day, and it always left me tired at night.

The sounds of laughter and celebration from the dining hall filled the air. It should have been comforting, but instead, it made the headache in my head worse.

There was something else I did not want to admit. I was waiting to hear from Almira.

As each hour passed, I felt more alone. The silence in the room made my thoughts louder. I kept fighting
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