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Chapter 7: Closet Confessions

Author: Mirah Praise
last update publish date: 2026-06-15 02:05:20
The room went pitch black, smelling strongly of pine cleaner, bleach, and the sharp scent of cold winter air. My back hit the hard wood of the door so fast a sharp jolt ran straight up my spine. Before I could even open my mouth to scream, a broad palm clamped firmly over my mouth, cutting off my air.

"Shut up, Ivy. It's me," a low, ragged voice growled right against my lips.

Leo.

He let his hand slide down my face, but he did not step back. The janitor's closet was tiny, packed tight with shel
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