All these traumas—Ryoka hadn’t even included dead things around a fire, or evil carnivorous goats. With so much to be afraid of in this world, it seemed silly to have this fear. And yet, it stemmed from a different place than the ordeals she had gone through. This one was personal, intimate, and it came from a time when Ryoka had been in her world. She just couldn’t face it without shuddering inside. She hated visiting friends. Or to be more accurate, she thought she did. She’d never actually done it. Until now. Ryoka hesitated outside of the door of the large farmhouse. By her side, Mrsha
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