The Best Move Forward
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Tracey’s mind raced. If Max was at the neighbor’s house, why hadn’t he come home? She looked at the trapdoor again, her curiosity battling with fear. She had to know what was down there.
But was it worth the risk? The conflicting clues and the urgency of the situation left her paralyzed with indecision. Every second counted, and the pressure to act was overwhelming.
Tracey’s heart ached with the possibility that Max was so close, yet so far away. She had to summon all her courage to take the next step.