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79. The First Stone
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2026-06-21 20:31:00Avery’s POV
The morning sun was warm on my face. The fog had cleared completely.I stood on the porch of the cedar cabin, breathing in the fresh air. Below the cliffs, the blue ocean waves crashed gently against the grey rocks. The sound was like music. It was steady and calm. It did not sound like danger.I looked down at the grass. A small path led from the cabin down to the old timber barn.A truck rumbled down the dirt driveway. It was loud, but i
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