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Where is Rain?

The soft knocking came again and more insistent this time. River took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves at least, for Rain. Whoever or whatever was by the door was knew how to knock gently.

It must be one of their hosts, River decided.

"Who is it?" she called out, her voice uncertain.

"River? It's Tara. Are you awake?" a muffled voice replied.

Phew! It was just Tara as suspected.

Relief washed over River, chasing away the wavering dread of the nightmare. Tara! It was just Tara.

"Yes, Tara, come in," she called back, her voice trembling slightly but filled with relief.

Cautiously, she unlatched the door and it creaked open, revealing Tara's concerned face which was highlighted by the dim glow of the hallway bulb.

"River? What's wrong?" Tara asked, her voice filled with worry. "We heard screaming coming from your room."

Shame almost turned River into a squirrel. "It was just a nightmare," she mumbled, stepping back to allow Tara into the room.

Tara's gaze darted towards the bed,
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