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Author: Ize
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-08 19:41:48

Lucas

The moment the call ended, I stared at my phone for a long time.

Uncle Carlos?

The name wasn’t new. I have heard Mommy mention him a few times, usually in whispers, like saying it too loud would summon a ghost.

I didn’t know much, but I knew the name always brought fear to her face, and that told me everything I needed to know.

But why would he want to meet me?

Why didn’t he want me to tell Mommy or Uncle Nathaniel?

My heart began to pound harder in my chest. Something isn't right.

I sat at the edge of my bed, gripping my phone tightly.

My mommy endured a lot raising us as a single parent, even though she doesn't say it. The last thing I ever want is to see my mother afraid. And the way her voice trembled on the phone earlier when I spoke with her… it shattered something in me. I’m just a kid, yes. But I’m not useless. I can’t stand there while danger crawls toward my family.

I needed to know the truth. I needed to know more about Uncle Carlos.

I left my room and went downstai
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