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A Second Chance at Fate

Chapter One: A Sudden Reversal

“What just happened? This is not how it should have turned out!!”

Darkness swallowed everything. Then, a sharp tug pulled her out of the abyss.

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“Dora! Dora, wake up! Wake up!”

The voice was urgent, laced with fear. Hands gripped her shoulders, shaking her roughly. A deep cough wracked her body as her lungs fought for air.

Her throat burned. Her skin tingled with heat. The lingering scent of burnt fabric and smoke clung to her senses.

She blinked, her vision adjusting. Above her, a face filled with worry hovered—Lorenza.

“Oh my God! We thought we lost you!...