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Ink And Serpent

Author: PEAK-TALES
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-05 01:26:36

Laura

The black hole settled in the pit of my stomach, widening with each step.

The muscled man, with a hint of African heritage, opened the front door, giving view to the dimly lit hallway. With few purposeful strides, I was in the living room.

A flash of nostalgia crossed my heart. Flash. My first arrival at this house was the day Kaida got admitted to the hospital, sustaining an almost life-threatening femoral artery injury.

I shook off the gloominess, breathing in the crisp air and taking in the luxury settings.

Leather Italian sofas sat in circular patterns, in the middle was a pristine glass table seated on top of Persian rugs.

Antique tiles stretched the entire area, with a double staircase running up to the second floor merging into a balcony. Massive chandeliers hung the roofings, soaking everything in a warm golden glow.

The perfect definition of an architectural gem, and billions well spent.

But amidst this paradise, it felt like a monster was prowling in the shadows,
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