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Chapter Twelve: Those Closest to You

Author: Penelope Blue
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-15 02:22:32

Elena gasped, her head snapping back upright. She locked eyes with Esther. "My power is apparently twisted visions," she said, breathing heavily.

"Do tell," Esther said, leaning on the counter.

Elena, trusting in her gut that this woman was who she said she was, dove into the story of all that had happened over the past few days. It was weird how she had no way to prove this woman was an ancestor or a spirit, but she trusted her.

"So, how do I know you're really who you say you are?" Elena asked.

And with those words, Esther disappeared and reappeared on Elena's other side. "How's that for spirit guide?" she asked with a mischievous grin.

Elena let out a startled shriek, and Esther's face immediately turned sour. "Must you continue screaming like that? It's death on my frown lines," Esther complained.

"You're the one who keeps popping out of nowhere. Now, how can you be my great aunt and be so young? Shouldn't you be older? Maybe have some gray hair?" Elena asked.

"I would have been
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