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　　You decided to stay by Lucian`s side.

　　"Please go," Lucian begged. "He-He`s doing something."

　　"No! I will not," You firmly replied. "I left you before, but tonight I refuse to."Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.

　　Lucian cupped your face with his cold hands. "This is differen-"

　　Before he could finish his sentence, a cacophony of screams and cries rumbled at the top of the hill where the town sits. And there it is: the nightmare, a sight that will forever haunt you.

　　A massive mass of shadow people rolled unsteadily at the top of the hill. They stretched their arms and legs as if trying to break free from each other. Your eyes were glued to the abhorrent sight, oblivious to the gun pointed at you.

　　You felt a violent knock on your chest as soon as the bullet hit you.

　　THE END