Time had passed, and life had begun to settle back into a semblance of normalcy. It was now November 1, 2024—Sol's 17th birthday. She was brimming with excitement for the celebration, as she had invited many of her friends, including Tom, Clara, Riley, Harrison, Max, and other kids like Milo, Kai, Finn, Remy, Nova, Daphne, Sienna, and Tessa.
Penelope and Peter had worked tirelessly to decorate the house, and Sol made sure to thank her siblings for their efforts. Susan had prepared an array of delicious foods, and the kids were quick to compliment her culinary skills.
Max, always the jokester, quipped, "Just don't forget your name after you taste these dishes!" Everyone laughed, the atmosphere filled with joy and camaraderie.
As the party went on, each friend presented their gifts to Sol, who was genuinely touched and grateful. When it was time for the birthday cake, everyone gathered around and sang "Happy Birthday" to her. Sol, beaming, blew out the candles. But as soon as she did, she suddenly collapsed.
The room fell silent, panic setting in. Sol's eyes fluttered open, and she found herself in a strange, blurred vision. A girl stood before her, someone familiar from her past—a girl who had helped her during the fight with Tilda. Sol tried to focus, to see the girl's face clearly, but it was all a haze. She could hear the girl saying something, but the words were muffled.
"Who are you? What's your name?" Sol tried to communicate, but it was like shouting into a void.
Then, just as suddenly, Sol was back in her body, gasping as she regained consciousness. She stood up quickly, everyone around her looking concerned.
"Sol, what happened?" William asked, his voice edged with worry.
Without answering, Sol dashed to her room, grabbed a pen and paper, and hurried back downstairs. Susan looked at her daughter, concerned and puzzled. "Sol, what are you doing?"
Sol took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. "I saw her again. The girl who helped me when I was fighting Tilda. She was trying to tell me something, but I couldn't hear her clearly. I need to know her name to find her."
She closed her eyes, focusing intently. The room's lights flickered, reacting to the surge of her powers. Sol's hand moved rapidly across the paper, writing furiously. When she opened her eyes, she saw the name: Jane Brenner.
Everyone looked at the paper, confusion and curiosity etched on their faces. "Who's Jane Brenner?" Peter asked.
Sol stared at the name, a mix of determination and uncertainty in her eyes. "I don't know. But she knows me, and I need to find out why."
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As the party wound down, Sol couldn't shake the feeling that Jane Brenner held the key to something important. She replayed the vision in her mind, trying to grasp any details she might have missed. The urgency to uncover the truth gnawed at her.
Later that night, as the house settled into quiet, Sol lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. The name Jane Brenner echoed in her thoughts. She knew that finding this girl was crucial, but she had no idea where to start.
The next morning, she gathered her family and friends. "We need to find Jane Brenner," she announced.
Max frowned. "But we don’t even know where to look. She could be anywhere."
"Or anyone," Riley added, sharing the concern.
Sol shook her head. "I know it sounds impossible, but I feel like she’s connected to all of this somehow. We have to try."
William stepped forward, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "We’ll help you, Sol. We’ll find her."
With renewed determination, the group began their search for Jane Brenner, hoping that she would provide the answers they desperately needed.
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𝑆𝐸𝐶𝑅𝐸𝑇𝑆 𝑜𝑓 𝐸𝑉𝐸𝑅𝐶𝑅𝐸𝑆𝑇 ( BOOK 1)
حركة (أكشن)In Evercrest, Dr. William James was a legend. His hospital, a fortress of science, held the promise of healing for children struggling with troubled minds. But whispers followed the doctor's every move, for his methods were shrouded in secrecy. O...
