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CHAPTER EIGHT: COUNTDOWN

Cherry looked over at Silver’s bed. Where had she gone? She sat up and stretched arms, letting out a weary yawn. She’d been curled up in bed all morning after breakfast, scribbling away in her sketchbook. It had been a while since she’d found time to draw. She glanced at the clock. 12pm. Time for a snack break. Just as she swung her legs over the edge of her bed, as if on cue, she heard loud thumping out in the hallway. Someone sure was in a hurry. The door burst open, revealing a flushed Silver – excitement, anxiety and impatience flooding her face. “I found it, Cher! I found it!” Cherry tilted her head in confusion. Found it? Then, she realised. She must’ve found something related to her case. “Well, what is it, Sil?” *** “Steal it?!” Chloe exclaimed – her voice loud enough to turn the heads of the four girls nearby towards them. “Shut up, Chloe!” Flame hissed loudly. “If you so much as say another word, I will stitch your mouth shut.” He glared at her as she clasped her hands over h...
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CHAPTER SEVEN: WHY

“For the last time, Flame, what on earth are you doing in my room at–” Blaze picked up the clock from her bedside table, rubbing her eyes and mumbling to herself, before showing its face to him. “SEVEN IN THE MORNING!” Flame rolled his eyes, “I couldn’t sleep last night.” “And you thought it was a spectacular idea to wake ME up?” Blaze grumbled, still sitting on the floor next to her bed, burying her face on the sheets in front of her. “Well, it’s not like you were getting much sleep anyway,” Flame argued, sitting on the floor on the opposite side of her bed. “Your nightmare woke you up before I even got the chance!” “You’re ridiculous,” her voice came muffled through the sheets. She raised her head, running a hand through her messy hair. She drew a long, weary breath as she stood from her position and began walking towards her closet. “So, why couldn’t you sleep?” “That’s what I wanted to talk to you about!” Flame rose to his feet, following her. “Oh my God, Flame,” Blaze whined, grow...
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