Chapter 6
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Search and rescue found Robert's car at the bottom of a cliff, his body mauled beyond recognition by forest creatures, internal organs completely missing.
Bizarrely, his clothes remained perfectly intact—not a single tear.
When the news reached the celebrating Kane family, Steven froze mid-toast.
Margaret collapsed in hysterics, clutching her son. Meanwhile, Steven's hidden phone continued livestreaming, viewers eagerly awaiting the exorcist's promised appearance.
The birthday party became a funeral. Deep bells tolled from Raven Valley's ancient stone church as the town gathered in black.
As the priest delivered the eulogy, ravens descended on the church spire, their harsh calls cutting through the solemn air.
Linda sat in the front pew, seemingly crying alongside Margaret, yet her eyes remained suspiciously dry.
As the coffin descended into the earth, Linda's lips curved briefly upward before resuming their grieving downturn.
Only she knew Robert had died because he'd discovered her terrible secret.
