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A scream reached my ear. Not a happy, fun scream, but one in terror, shock, and sadness. Where did that come from? I have to find that. I ran through the park, looking for the source of the sound.

I again reached the same place I had been a few minutes ago. This time, pushing into the clearing, I saw another boy, in the moonlight. I slowly went and sat next to him. Putting a hand on my shoulder, the other boy jumped back immediately, fear showing in his eyes. My first instinct went to his wrist. Black. What does that mean?

The other boy must have noticed, as he tried to cover it up. "I - I'm so sorry," I stammered, shaking my head. I noticed a small suitcase next to the other boy.

"I... I left my house," he explained, taking deep breaths between each word.

"Are you okay? I heard you scream," I explained, trying to offer kindness to the other boy.

"I'm... I'm fine. I just... just had a nightmare."

"About what? Or is it invading your privacy?"

"It's... It's ok... It... was about my mum..."

"Hurting you?" I completed, hoping I was right.

The other boy nodded, tears forming at the edge of his eyes.

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