Shadows in the Dark

He killed her? He killed his family? That’s... that’s awful.

  “Sadly, I can’t show myself to him like I am with you. If I do, he’ll lose it. That’s why I am talking with you. I need you to protect my brother from something... evil. Something so evil that just talking about it makes me drown in fear.”

  “Protect him? What is there to protect him from? He can make fire appear out of nowhere.”

  “That hooded man that’s been following you guys... he’s very important.” She knows who he is? “He’s been waiting for you guys for years. He waited until you were the most vulnerable. Which is when you were confused, when you just found out about your power. But, most importantly, he waited until you were together.

  “There are things you must know about him. He can move things with his mind, like you. But it’s much more powerful. He can flings things like they are ragdolls. He can throw you so far that you won’t live to remember it.

  “He can also get inside your head. He can make you see anything he wants you to see. He can make you do anything he wants you to do. This man is very, very dangerous, Karen.” I stared at her with wide eyes.

  “Tomorrow, he will confront you. All of you. When he does, you must be ready for it. You need to know what to do and when to do it.”

  “What does he want?” I asked.

  “He wants to kill you. All of you. He sees you as the most threatening thing this world has to offer.” She walked over to me and grabbed my hand, holding it tight.

  “There is something you must know for when he confronts you. When you see him, you need to tell him the truth. The truth about everything.”

  My heart stopped as she told me the truth. Now, I get it. I’m not confused anymore, and I am not afraid. Everything has come together. Everything comes down... to this.

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