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The Family Disappeared On New Year’s Eve
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One night, my family sat together watching the New Year’s Eve Live on television. My little sister, Stella Larson, said she had to pee and hurried to the washroom. Half an hour later, she still had not returned. When I went to check on her, the washroom was empty. “When did Stella leave the washroom?” I asked my parents. Both of them were stunned for a moment before feeling my forehead and saying, “What are you talking about? You’re an only child. Who is Stella?” They forcibly pulled me back to my seat. My mind went blank. Did the three of them just pull a prank on me? After finishing his drink, my father clutched his stomach and rushed into the washroom. I stared fixedly at the washroom door. A long time passed, but no one came out. My father had vanished, too. My hand trembled as I pointed at the bathroom. My mother stepped forward to go in. “Don’t go in! Dad and Luna disappeared in there!” My mother looked grief-stricken as she said, “Sweetie, it’s been just the two of us for the past twenty-plus years, remember?” Her words hit me hard. I was in total disbelief. I explained myself frantically, but the more I spoke, the more confused my mother became. She finally shook me off and said, “Why are you doing this to me? I’ve raised you your whole life! Why do you have to ruin New Year’s Eve?” She walked straight into the washroom, and the house soon fell into a dead silence. Terrified, I called my best friend, Kathy Scott, who lived nearby. I rambled incoherently as I begged her for help. But her words utterly crushed me. “What family members? You’re an orphan.” I hung up the phone, rushed out, and pounded frantically on the neighbors’ door.
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The Family Disappeared On New Year’s Eve Chapter 8
An hour later, we arrived at West Hills Cemetery.Section C, Row 7, Plot 12.A headstone of black granite had my name carved into it.[Beloved Daughter — Luna Larson]The grave marker was real.The date of death was real.The photograph was real, too. It was the same one from my father’s phone.“So...” I lifted my head, tears blurring my vision. “I really am... dead.”My mother nodded, weeping. “Luna, we mourned you. We buried you.“But three days later, you came back as if nothing had happened. You smiled and asked where we’d been.“We were terrified. We sought help everywhere.“Finally, we found a priest. He said you loved us so much that you could not leave.“Your soul refused to cross into the light. And... you forgot. You forgot you had died.”My father wiped his eyes and added, “At first, we were afraid. Then, we just... accepted it.“We were able to see you every day. At least you were still here with us.“But the priest warned us. A soul lingering too long in t
The Family Disappeared On New Year’s Eve Chapter 7
My parents, Stella, and Jesse all stood in the doorway. They watched me with complicated expressions on their faces.My father’s expression was particularly grim.He turned and strode quickly toward the storage room. A few minutes later, he emerged carrying an old, worn leather suitcase.A thin layer of dust had settled on it, but the handle was smooth and worn. Clearly, it had been wiped down often.He set the suitcase on the coffee table in the living room.He turned to look at me. His expression was unreadable.“Password,” he said curtly.I struggled to my feet and walked inside unsteadily.When I reached the suitcase, I took a deep breath and entered my birthday.Then, a soft click could be heard in that silent living room.Everyone held their breath.My father slowly lifted the lid.Inside, nestled quietly, lay an exquisite white wedding dress. It was made of silk. The fabric had been embroidered by hand. Golden threads caught the light and shimmered faintly.It w
The Family Disappeared On New Year’s Eve Chapter 6
The tension in the living room grew tauter.Kathy grabbed my arm and pleaded, “Luna, please. Let’s go. Enough of this.”I shook myself free from her grip and looked at my parents with teary eyes. “Mom, Dad... why are you doing this to me?“It’s me, Luna! Your daughter! I grew up right here with you guys!”My mother’s lips trembled. She avoided my gaze.My father’s face turned an ashen gray. He slammed his fist against the wall in frustration.“Enough! I’m telling you for the last time, our Luna is dead!”He looked like he wanted to hurl some vicious insults my way, but he forcibly held himself back.Instead, he just waved his hand wearily. “Get her out of here. Now. We don’t want to see her again.”Stella was watching the whole scene indifferently. Her arms were crossed. “I’m not leaving! This is my home!”I stood there, unwilling to move. I sweep my gaze across every corner of the living room.“We bought this couch the year I got into college. I remember the four of us
The Family Disappeared On New Year’s Eve Chapter 5
The next moment, the furious group knocked me to the floor. The coppery taste of blood flooded my mouth.My father, still not satisfied, grabbed a nearby fire extinguisher and raised it to strike me.Then, a realization flashed through my mind. They had kept threatening to call the police, yet no one ever actually did it. Something had to be wrong!Just as the extinguisher was about to hit me, I screamed, “Stop!”My father froze mid-swing, and the others stood stunned. Ignoring the excruciating pain, I pulled out my phone.“You wanted to call the police on me? Fine. I’ll do it myself.”My mother’s face went pale. Jesse lunged for my phone, but I had already hit the emergency button.“911, what’s your emergency?”The 911 operator’s voice sounded loud and clear. Jesse’s hand stopped mid-reach.My parents’ faces turned ashen.The living room fell into dead silence as they exchanged panicked glances.In less than ten minutes, the police arrived.“Who called 911?” th
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