laughed it off, blaming stress, fatigue, or forgetfulness. But soon, the laughter faded. Lightbulbs burst without warning. Dishes sh

n was given, but it came nonetheless-and with it, came a string of misfortunes. The youngest child fell ill with no explanati

ttempt only seemed to provoke it more. Mirrors cracked. Walls bled moisture that smelled of rot. The atmosphere

was alone-with it. And deep down, they knew: it wasn't just bad luck. The Unwanted Visitor

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