Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 1

Nellie sat across from Almos, the world's most famous hypnotist. Her slender face and hollow eyes, coupled with her earnest demeanor, painted the picture of someone desperate for relief. "I need to forget someone," she confessed, her voice quivering and her frail shoulders echoing the tremor in her words.

Almos pulled out his old pocket watch, swinging it gracefully through the air before letting it settle in front of Nellie's eyes. She watched it intently, waiting for Almos to weave his hypnotic spell. "Do you have any unfinished business?" Almos inquired gently.

Nellie shook her head, a silent admission that she was ready to let go of everything.

Almos sensed the depth of her despair. Why else would she choose such a drastic way to disconnect from her past unless her heart was utterly broken?

"Where should I take you once we're done here?" Almos asked, shifting his approach.

through the labyrinth of their minds, helping them recover or erase memories. Those who left his office often felt reborn.

was crucial to have a plan in place so

troubled, Nellie finally handed Almos a slip of

"If he doesn't

get started," he

watch swung back and forth, a haunting melody played softly in Nellie's ears. Her mind began to replay scenes from

corner, crying and begging them not to leave her behind. She promised to be good, to study hard, to be everything

branded as a burden that had ruined her mother's life. Yet, she persevered, defying the odds to become an outstanding university

was a beacon of hope in her dark life, financed her education, taught her new languages, transformed her into

Grateful and in love, she became his devoted