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The Edge of Darkness

Author: Author Anselm
last update publish date: 2026-05-30 05:42:38

Lyra

“Lyra… Lyra… listen to me. You need to wake up. You need to stay strong… I’m here for you, but you need to persevere for now. Wake up!”

I slowly forced my eyes open.

Everything was blurry.

Everything hurt.

Even breathing felt like punishment.

A sharp, burning pain spread through my ribs the moment I tried to inhale properly, and my whole body trembled in response.

My back burned like it had been torn open again and again. My arms felt numb and heavy. Even my legs… I couldn’t even feel them
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