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My life feels like a twisted game where I'm the main target of misfortune. There's a man out there who wants me dead, and someone I deeply care about is now in jail, accused of a murder I'm certain he didn't commit. Everyone here in King City has become my family, the friends I never thought I'd have. I can't lose them, not to a vengeful killer, not to a bitter rival, and not even to the police. Can I protect the people who have become my home?

The air in the police station hums with a dull, anxious energy. Uniformed officers move with varying degrees of urgency, their presence a stark contrast to the worried group of teenagers huddled in the cramped waiting area.

The air smells of disinfectant and stale coffee, a scent you've come to dread. Every ringing phone, every officer leading someone past in handcuffs, sends a fresh wave of panic through you. You grip the armrest of the uncomfortable beige chair, your heart pounding a frantic rhythm against your ribs.

You've been here for hours, waiting for news about Aiden. Your friends are scattered around you, equally tense. Mason's dad, Brian, is on the phone, trying to get a lawyer. Julian's dad, Vince, is speaking quietly with an officer. The pit of dread in your stomach deepens with every passing minute.

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