Chapter 5 - THE HAMMER Brandon walked toward the side table.
He picked up the framing hammer.
Emily's breathing stopped.
"Brandon."
He looked at her.
"I asked nicely."
The hammer rose.
Then came down.
Pain exploded through Emily's body.
Her scream filled the house.
He struck again.
The guests watched.
Some turned away.
Others kept filming.
Emily collapsed against the floor, tears streaming down her face.
She searched the crowd for one person who would help.
No one moved.
That was the moment something inside her died.
Not her courage.
Her illusion.
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She was alone.
Until she remembered her father.
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Chapter 6 - COOPER Melissa returned carrying Cooper's leash.
Chapter 7 - THE SILVER BRACELET Emily remembered her father's gift.
Chapter 8 - THE CALL Emily barely had enough strength to whisper.
Chapter 9 - BLACKOUT Every light in the house died.
Chapter 10 - THE TRUCK DRIVERAbraham stepped inside.
Chapter 11 - DADDY'S HERE Brandon raised the hammer.
