The house seemed frozen in an eternal night. Dust danced in the few moonbeams that pierced the dirty windows. One by one, the members of the Afton family had taken their places around the large room. Michael stared at the walls, each crack reviving a memory. Clara attempted an awkward smile. Elizabeth was playing with Evan.
Suddenly, a sound echoed in the hallway.326Please respect copyright.PENANAg1fd1exVT0
— What was that? whispered Elizabeth, her eyes wide with fear.
Silence fell again, heavier than before. All eyes turned toward the living room door. Michael stood up slowly, his footsteps echoing on the creaking floorboards.
— I’ll open it, he said, his voice more confident and defensive.
He approached the door, his hand on the handle. When he opened it, a human shadow slipped past quickly.
— Who are you? asked Clara, her voice calm.
— Izuku Midoriya, he replied in a trembling voice. I-I-I’m sorry to bother you, but I got lost.
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