Stealing My Life to Keep My Sister Alive
Since birth, my parents have been using a pain-transfer system on me, leaving my body covered in scars. It's all because my older sister, Luna Carter, has albinism and an unusually severe sensitivity to sunlight. Even brief exposure can cause serious damage to her skin. The doctor predicts she won't make it past 16.
However, Luna loves to play and often sneaks outside, leaving her skin festering.
Dad works tirelessly and finally earns enough money to buy us two pain-transfer wristbands.
For six years, all the pain Luna suffers from sun exposure is transferred to me.
"Stella, I'm sorry. I just want Luna to be happy in her final days. My good girl, Stella," Mom says as she holds me and gen