My parents canceled my birthday because my sister threw a tantrum, so I quietly packed my things and left. From

I thought bringing Noah back to the beach would help him feel close to his late father again. Then a

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I looked at the brass key in the evidence bag and felt something colder than fear settle in my chest.

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