Scarlet’s grip on the blade loosened, and it slipped from her fingers, clattering to the floor.Her body hit the ground along with it.Her mother’s cries grew distant, toned down, like they were coming from underwater.“Scarlet!” her brother roared, his voice barely reaching her. “Hold on, we’re coming in!”She wanted to tell them to stop, to leave her alone, but her lips wouldn’t move. Her body felt weightless, like she was floating.The last thing she saw was the blood pooling around her wrist. The last thing she heard was her mother’s scream as the door finally gave way, splintering under her family’s intense force.And then, darkness.***********Serenity Villa.Kourtney sank into the plush velvet couch in the sprawling living room, her legs stretched out, toes wiggling in cozy socks. The room was a masterpiece of luxury, yet, despite the magnificence, it was actually the people who made this place feel like a palace to her.Her favorite cherry cola drink sat fizzing in a crystal
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