Lost Spirit - Issue 9 – The Stranger Outside

As I shouted, “Who’s there?” a man stumbled into view. His clothes were torn, his leg dragging uselessly behind him. One arm hung limp while the other clutched it tightly, as if trying to hold himself together. 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JZS9SZIFm
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He looked up at me, eyes hollow, voice trembling. “Please… help me. They won’t let me live. Please.” 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOcoJLbIs8
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I scanned the street, but there was no one else. No movement, no sound. Just the man and the stillness around him. 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJ4vIWJRF7
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I was about to step forward, when Sarah’s voice cut through the air. “Arthur, no!” 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV35LSXoxb9
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She came running, grabbed my wrist, her grip trembling. Her face was pale with fear, yet her eyes burned with anger. Without another word, she pulled me back inside and slammed the door shut. 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LTfZpMswA
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I turned toward the window. The man outside had stopped moving. He no longer called for help , just stood there, staring at the door, as if he knew there was no point anymore. His expression was empty, resigned. 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk401np2CmK
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I spun toward Sarah. “Why would you do that?” 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKLvlndKr9
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She didn’t answer. She just lowered her head, her hand still clutching mine, and slowly shook it. I could see tears welling in her eyes. 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2qNgMyFYY
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Before I could say another word— 185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIky0oNG6BX
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