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I was tired and more out of it than I thought, and could barely manage to leave the bed throughout the rest of the day. Eventually, dusk fell, and I dreamt that night.

In my dream, the darkness seemed to swirl and thicken around me, creating an eerie and surreal atmosphere. I found myself standing in a vast, barren wasteland, with nothing but an endless expanse of black sand stretching to the horizon. The air was heavy with an acrid scent, and an unsettling chill permeated the desolate landscape.

As my gaze shifted, I caught a glimpse of a distant figure, shrouded in shadows. As I squinted to get a clearer view, the figure gradually materialized into the form of a woman – Donna. A surge of mixed emotions washed over me – anger, fear, and confusion – as I realized that the person responsible for my children's disappearance might be standing before me.

Donna's face was etched with a sinister smile, her eyes glinting with a cold malevolence. I felt a shiver run down my spine, the unsettl