December 20th. 12Am. 199516 years ago.—“Lucas…” That soft voice echoed across the room. Young Lucas, who was curled up in his bed, hugging his blanket, pried his eyes open. It was a chilly night, and the moonlight drifted into his room through the window. Lucas raised his head, his eyes widened slightly when he saw his mother, standing close to the door. Her wavy black hair was let down, almost touching her waist, framing her slender face. His eyes scanned his mother, Elisa Reed. She was wearing a white robe—staring at him with a tender smile. “Come. I want to show you something.” She called out, stretching her hand towards him. Lucas frowned. “Mom…are you okay?” He asked instead. Elisa’s smile widened, Lucas asked again. “It’s late. You woke up early, do you want something?” His eyes went to the window, it was pitch black outside. Their voices could be heard due to the eerie silence. It had been exactly a year since his father died and his mother had been ‘ill’ since then
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