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CHAPTER 1: The Edge of the Abyss The absolute most agonizing sound in the world is not the screech of city traffic or the howl of a winter storm. It…

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The courtroom remained completely silent. For several seconds, no one moved. My mother’s confident expression disappeared. Derek’s smirk faded as he stared at the scar on my shoulder, suddenly unable…

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The diner grew completely silent. The elderly cook looked at the bank card. Then at the luxury car keys. Confusion filled his face. He slowly shook his head. “Son… I…

He wasn’t alone anymore. The cold city street suddenly felt a little warmer. The homeless boy tightened his grip on the loaf of bread. Still afraid that if he blinked—…