~~ARIA~~The bloody photograph lay on my palm like a curse, the smeared red staring back at me with vicious intent. My hands shook so violently I nearly knocked the box to the floor again. A scream tore from my throat, guttural, and louder than I had intended. It echoed throughout.Footsteps thundered toward me almost immediately. A couple of assistant trainers burst in, eyes wide with alarm. “Dr. Vance? What happened? Are you okay?”I swallowed hard, forcing my face into a mask of calm even as my heart tried to claw its way out of my chest. “Nothing’s wrong,” I lied, my voice cracking only slightly. “Just… startled by a spider. Big one. I am fine. Really.”They exchanged doubtful glances but didn’t push. One of them muttered something about calling maintenance before they left. I didn't even bother to check the players before making my way back to the office.The second the door closed, I shoved the gruesome photo back inside and hid it deep in my bottom drawer. My legs felt like
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