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. 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuw9BmKCDF5
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He looked up at me, eyes hollow, voice trembling. “Please… help me. They won’t let me live. Please.” 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxP5GlZFf0
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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. 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0fSQdj6Ph
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I was about to step forward, when Sarah’s voice cut through the air. “Arthur, no!” 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqqyAq3TCm
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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. 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2ujLWmu4L
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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. 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSBVl443xs
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I spun toward Sarah. “Why would you do that?” 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8AFzlYQy0
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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. 214Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiiRznXtxx
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