Twisted Truth

However, Eleanor kept her eyes shut tight. She seemed caught in a nightmare's grip, murmuring unintelligibly.

Declan gently clasped Eleanor's hand, comforting her softly, "It's okay, Grandma. I'm right here. You don't need to be afraid."

Eleanor seemed to sense something. She suddenly grabbed Declan's wrist and raised her voice, crying, "Clara... Don't... Me... Die..." Words popped out from her mo