A shadow of dread

John, too, began to feel a growing dread. Though he tried to stay strong for Emily, his mind was increasingly restless.

He started double-checking locks, glancing over his shoulder more often, and reacting to every creak in the house.

“What if this isn’t just a phase?” he asked himself late one night.

Every unexplained sound made his heart race. It felt like something was building—an invisible countdown he couldn’t ignore.

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