When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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They inquired about the progress of the case. The police informed them that they were still investigating, and it was yet to be decided whether a formal case would be opened.

Neither of them was too disappointed as they had expected that answer.

After submitting the relevant hospital reports and evidence to th

and Miranda headed to the airport.

It was 8:00 pm when they landed at Jandersville.

investigating officer, Paul

They took a cab from the airport back to their apartment. Then, they stopped by their usual restaurant at the entrance of the alley for a quick dinner. After the meal, they headed upstairs.

Miranda took out her keys to unlock her door. Suddenly, she paused and turned to look at Paul, who was also unlocking his door. “Dr. Jefferson, how are you feeling now? You don’t feel discomfort anywhere, right?”

“Not at all. I feel perfectly fine,” he replied.

Miranda nodded. “Don’t forget to take your medication. The doctor said it’s best for you to complete the full three–day course.”

“Alright.”

each other good night and entered

changed into her pajamas and read through two research papers as usual before turning off the lights and going to bed. She soon fell into a

and took a shower. He was already drifting off to sleep when he suddenly remembered Miranda’s reminder. He sighed in resignation and lifted the covers. He

hospital, or the stimulating effects of the medication. caused Paul to remain wide awake until 1:00 am. Images of Miranda’s face kept replaying in his

However, his dreams were even more bizarre. He dreamt

bathtub did nothing to quell the heat raging within him. At that moment, the bathroom door opened from the outside. A woman approached him slowly, illuminated by the

She was completely naked!

to the last shred of his rationality and asked, “Do you realize you’re standing

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of a drugged

hand caressed his cheek as she leaned closer. Her eyes were filled

me be your

his restraint and self–control were shattered. Paul pounced on her like a crazed beast, devouring her whole. In his dream’s final moment, he heard himself whispering in

round of fervent

in. It was dawn by the time he woke from his

of immense shame, mixed with a hint of indescribable emptiness, washed over him.

his sheets and bedding. Then,

himself inwardly, “Paul, you’re nothing but a

his apartment. Coincidentally, the door across the hall opened