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The Tubes

作者: Mimi
last update publish date: 2026-05-30 14:37:21

The forest was dark.

We walked through the trees. Vera led. Rex leaned on me. Lily held my hand. The other children followed behind us in a quiet line, holding hands, stumbling over roots, but never stopping.

The tunnel had brought us here. To the edge of the woods. To the path that led to the next town.

"How much further?" I asked.

Vera pointed ahead. "An hour. Maybe less."

"Rex needs to rest."

"He needs a doctor."

"He needs both."

Rex shook his head. His face was pale. Sweat dripped down his
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