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The rusted blade sank into my flesh as I clutched my phone, desperately trying to reach Andrew Baker for assistance.
Andrew was my betrothed. "We're sorry, but the number you've dialed is not available at this time..."
As the call disconnected, the last glimmer of hope faded from my eyes.
In the next instant, the assailant plunged the knife into my heart, wearing a sinister smile.
I lay alone on an isolated, unfamiliar road, my eyes wide with terror.
My life ebbed away with the blood flowing from my chest.
Andrew and I had just become engaged.
My parents were still expecting me at home.
My younger sibling had expressed a desire to give a speech at my wedding...
I felt myself becoming lighter, my essence gradually separating from my physical form.
My spirit drifted aimlessly.
I had perished. My life ended on the night Andrew left me by the roadside...

Murder, Infidelity, and a Ghostly Revelation

A flash of disappointment crossed Andrew's eyes as he answered.


Ava's former husband had found her location and was harassing her.


"Don't open the door. I'll be there shortly!"


Upon hearing Ava was in danger, Andrew grabbed his suit jacket and car keys and left.


He had forgotten about the unanswered calls.


Andrew, you were so close to discovering I was already gone.


When Andrew arrived, Ava's ex-husband had already departed.


Ava stood at the door, slightly intoxicated.


She had attended a company party that evening and consumed some alcohol.


Upon seeing Andrew, her gaze was somewhat unfocused.


Ava reached out and grasped Andrew's neck.


Andrew assisted her to the bedroom, but Ava clung tightly, refusing to let go.


"Andrew, I've missed you terribly. I've regretted every day we were apart."


Andrew's Adam's apple bobbed. "Ava, release me. I'm engaged now."


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