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. 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLtgmfEvOk
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He looked up at me, eyes hollow, voice trembling. “Please… help me. They won’t let me live. Please.” 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0QOOx5g5i
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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. 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VSPf7aC0f
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I was about to step forward, when Sarah’s voice cut through the air. “Arthur, no!” 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKAo5hPQ07y
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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. 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WlwVwo7v4
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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. 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vRywJhilh
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I spun toward Sarah. “Why would you do that?” 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9dI3X0eep
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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. 184Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVorA76Qt89
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