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The days following Henny’s death were a blur of grief and guilt for Lily. She moved through her daily routine like a ghost, haunted by the memory of the little girl’s terror-stricken face. The weight of her promise to protect Henny pressed heavily on her heart, a constant reminder of her perceived failure. Yet, amidst the sorrow, a determination began to grow within her—a resolve to ensure that no other child would feel the same fear and isolation. One evening, as the autumn

The next day at the kindergarten, the atmosphere was unusually tense. The overcast sky outside cast long, dim shadows across the classroom, adding to the eerie feeling that had settled over Lily since her conversation with Henny’s parents. Henny seemed even more withdrawn, her face pale and her eyes wide with fear. During afternoon storytime, Lily noticed Henny sitting alone in a corner, clutching a worn stuffed rabbit. Concerned, she walked over and knelt beside her. “Henny,

The next day, determined to address the growing concerns about Henny’s well-being, Lily decided to call a meeting with Henny’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olsen. She waited nervously in her classroom after school hours, her mind racing with thoughts of how to convey the severity of the situation. When the Olsens arrived, their strained expressions and tense body language immediately set the tone for the conversation. Mrs. Olsen, a frazzled woman with dark circles under her eyes, lo

The days grew shorter and the atmosphere in the kindergarten took on a somber tone as autumn leaves began to fall. Henny's fear was becoming more palpable with each passing day. Her once bright and hopeful eyes were now often clouded with dread, and her usually neat drawings took on a darker, more disturbing tone. One afternoon, as the children were busy with their art projects, Henny approached Lily with another drawing. This one was even more unsettling than the last. It de