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Chapter 20: "Morning Came Too Soon"
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... p> Billy stepped outside, inhaling the crisp night air as he sank onto the porch. The wooden planks groaned beneath him, still holding the last warmth of the day.
The village murmured in the distance—soft voices, the occasional bark of a dog, the rhythmic chorus of crickets filling the silence. The scent of earth and firewood clung to the air, grounding him.
He let out a slow breath, resting his arms on his knees.
The weight in his chest hadn't lifted.
Not after d ...
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