Seven Years Lost to His Stepsister’s Lies

On the seventh anniversary of our relationship, I carefully selected a cake from Cheesecake Factory, hoping to make the day memorable.

Just as I set it down to celebrate, a strange girl approached, her wide eyes fixed on the cake, saying she wanted a piece, too.

I hesitated, uncertain, but eventually reached for the knife to cut her a slice. Before I could, she suddenly pulled out a lighter and ignited the hydrogen balloon hanging closest to me.

The balloon burst instantly, flames roaring dangerously near my face.

When the fire subsided, the scene that met my eyes left me frozen.