She Breaks When I Die on Cue
I kneeled on the ground, bending over each one of my family members in turn, hoping against hope that someone might still be breathing.
But reality crushed that hope all over again.
In my mind, the system's voice blared. [Beginning exit countdown. Five, four…]
I laughed when I heard that. Then, I mumbled, "I'm sorry for being such a horrible son. I'll join you and make it up to you now."
I stood and snatched a guard's sword.
[Two… One.]
In that final second, I slit my own throat. Blood sprayed across Tabitha's face, stunning her for an instant. Then, she let out a hoarse, furious scream. "Hugo!"
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