he found herself drawn back to the alley, her curiosity and desperation overpowering the warnings that echoed in her mind. T

id with a knowing smirk. "I

her chest. "I... I want to know more.

u make on the stage will be flawless. The world will see your talent, and you will rise to

the shadows of her dreams. This was her chance to finally break free from the chains of failure. But s

out. With a shaky breath,

y. The world around her shifted, and the sounds of the city faded away. The ground beneath her feet

ush of power. Her movements were effortless, graceful, and perfect in every way.

h satisfaction. "You're mine now," he whispere