I sat there, leaning against the stairs as sweat began to pour down my face. I didn't dare move, fearing I might tumble down or, worse, encounter some ghost lurking in the shadows.I had always been faint-hearted.As I sat there in a panic, unsure of what to do, a sudden, thunderous blast ripped through the air.Bang. Bang. Bang.The consecutive explosions made my heart stop. My entire body jolted with every thundering sound.Immediately following the blasts, the lights flickered on, illuminating every corner of the house. I looked around in a daze, my eyes darting from one side of the room to the other.The popping sounds erupted once more, accompanied by colorful scraps of paper fluttering through the air. It turned out those explosions were nothing more than party poppers."Happy Birthday, Ava."While I was still reeling from the shock, a familiar voice rang out. I looked down at the foot of the stairs. A crowd had gathered
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