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.

their minds, helping them recover or erase memories. Those who left his office often felt reborn. But Nellie, she wanted all her memories

canvas. It was crucial to have a plan in place so that she wouldn't be left without

troubled, Nellie finally handed Almos a slip of paper

a whisper. "If he doesn't want me, could you please leave me at Rainbow Bridge?" Almos nodded,

get started," he

a haunting melody played softly in Nellie's ears. Her mind began to replay scenes

begging them not to leave her behind. She promised to be good, to

daily scoldings and abuse, branded as a burden that had ruined her mother's life. Yet, she persevered, defying the

dark life, financed her education, taught her new languages, transformed her into a refined young woman,

believed Cameron was the destined one. Grateful and in love, she became