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The Logan mansion was quiet, too quiet.But inside, Uncle Ron’s rage was a storm waiting to break.He slammed his glass of whiskey down on the table so hard that it cracked.“Do you all know what that man did?!” he shouted, his voice echoing through the hall.Aunt Clara jumped. “Ron! What are you talking about now?”Ron’s face was red, his jaw tight. “That Ethan! That snake! That thief!”Mrs. Logan blinked, confused and tired. “What… what happened, Ron? Please, calm down.”Ron paced back and forth, his hands shaking. “Calm down? You want me to calm down after what he did? He stole from me!”Martin frowned. “Stole? Are you serious? What did he take?”Ron spun toward him, eyes blazing. “The necklace! That old necklace from the antique shop! The one I was going to buy!”Ron shouted. “He took it! Right from under me! That worthless man!”He slammed his hand on the table again, breathing heavily.Mrs. Logan rubbed her temples. “Ron, please, this is not the time for another scene. We alread
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Ethan looked down at his hands. They were glowing faintly, just like the necklace. “Awakened…” he said slowly. “I felt it. The light… it called to me.”The man nodded. “That was your blood remembering us. The necklace holds the memory of our power. When your blood touched it, the bond was complete. You are one of us now, Ethan. Truly one of us.”Ethan’s eyes filled with tears. “I… I thought I was alone. I thought everyone was gone…”The woman stepped closer and placed her hand gently over his heart. “You are not alone. We live within you. Our strength… our courage… our legacy. All of it is yours now.”The other spirits around them began to nod. Their eyes glowed brighter. The air seemed to hum with soft energy.Ethan felt warmth fill his chest. It was powerful but peaceful. He could feel every beat of his heart echo like thunder in his ears. “What… what am I supposed to do with this?” he asked softly.The man smiled again. “Use it. Protect it. Find the truth that was lost. Your family
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Edward stared at Ethan, his hands still shaking. The light from the necklace made the whole room shine like day. He took a few steps back, his voice trembling. “It’s… real… it’s really real…”Ethan opened his mouth to say something, but the light suddenly grew brighter—too bright. It hurt to look at. Elsa cried out and covered her eyes. “Ethan!”The light flashed once, hard and fast. Then it vanished.Ethan swayed where he stood. His eyes rolled back, and before Elsa could reach him, he fell.“Ethan!” Elsa shouted, rushing to catch him. She knelt beside him, lifting his head gently. “Ethan! Can you hear me? Ethan!”But Ethan didn’t move. His face was calm, almost peaceful, like he was just sleeping.Edward stood frozen, his heart pounding. “Is he… is he dead?” he whispered.Elsa glared up at him. “No! He’s breathing. Look!” She placed her hand on Ethan’s chest. His chest rose and fell slowly, steady and quiet. “He’s asleep… but it’s deep. Like a trance.”Edward let out a long breath,
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Edward rubbed his chin, pacing slowly. His eyes were sharp, full of curiosity and something else… something like excitement mixed with fear. “I… I need proof,” he said quietly. “I need to see it… for real. I can feel it… but I must be sure. One hundred percent.”Ethan looked at him calmly, though his heart was still beating fast. “Proof? How do you want me to show it?” he asked.Edward’s lips curled into a small smile. “Blood… perhaps dropping a little blood onto the necklace… might trigger it. That will show me for certain. Only then will I know… if you are truly a Storm.”Ethan frowned, thinking carefully. “I… I can do that. But not here. Not on the street. We need somewhere safe. Somewhere no one can see… no one can get hurt if something happens.”Edward raised an eyebrow, but nodded slowly. “Yes… yes, of course. Anywhere you want. You choose the place. I trust you.”Elsa stepped closer, her hand on Ethan’s arm. “Then we should go. I have somewhere safe… my villa. No one will distu
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Edward stared at Ethan, still looking like he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. “You… you really mean it,” he said slowly. “You’re not joking.” Ethan nodded. “I’m not joking. I swear. I’m a Storm.” Edward rubbed the back of his neck, pacing a few steps. “This… this is crazy. I didn’t think the Storm line was still alive. I thought they all died.” “They did,” Ethan said quietly. “All except me.” Edward stopped walking. His eyes were filled with confusion and something close to fear. “Then that necklace… it really belongs to you?” “Yes,” Ethan said simply.“Wait… wait… you… you’re… Ethan… from the… the big Storm family?” His voice cracked, barely above a whisper.Ethan nodded slowly, keeping his expression calm. “Yes. I am.”The man’s jaw dropped, and he staggered backward, his hand over his mouth. “I… I… I never thought… a real Storm…” He shook his head as if trying to shake
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Ethan swallowed hard. He felt his hands trembling slightly. Stay calm… just explain. “When I first touched it, I felt… something inside me wake. Like a part of my family was speaking to me through it. I… I couldn’t let it go. Not for anything. I knew… I knew it was mine.”Elsa, who had been standing quietly behind him, reached out and touched his shoulder gently. “Ethan, breathe. It’s okay,” she whispered. Her eyes were wide with concern, but her calmness helped him straighten.Edward’s laugh had faded now, replaced with a slow, creeping disbelief. “You… you actually feel it? You’re serious?” His voice was low, almost cautious, as if he were testing Ethan.“Yes,” Ethan said quietly, but with determination. “I am serious. That’s why I came here tonight. That’s why I stopped you from selling it. Even for a million dollars… I couldn’t let it go.” He could feel his heart racing. I hope he believes me… I hope he understands…Edward’s eyes narrowed. “Huh. Well, this… this is new. I didn’t e
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