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THE DOORWAY
CLAUDIA
The light spun faster, growing, and growing. I watched it intently. It was hypnotic, as the light glow with purple hues, golden yellows, oranges, and beautiful reds and greens. I had never seen anything so beautiful in my life.
My pet, walk into the light, come to me.
There were a few faint voices behind me, and yet, all I wanted to do is watch the lights as they drew me closer and closer. I rose silently. I could see the ground below. The buses were now receiving students. Distantly, I heard someone calling my name, the sound came closer and closer.
My pet, come now, walk into the light. I’m here waiting. Reach forward and I’ll grab a hold of you.
The vortex was spinning faster now, as large as a window. I only saw the lights inside. I felt like a moth caught
