Orion nodded and, while the adults were distracted, quickly tore open the gift box. Inside was just a piece of paper with a single sentence written on it.

The little girl read it aloud, "If you want more presents, come to the front gate."

She pouted and huffed, "It's a trick! We shouldn't believe it. My mom says if someone wants to give a gift, they should do it openly. Playing games like this means they're not sincere." But the other kids weren't so sure. They teased Orion, saying he was too scared to go to the gate.

Frustrated, Orion turned to the girl. "Lily, do you want to come with me? If we find anything, you can pick whatever you want. It'll all be yours."

Before Lily Frank could answer, another kid chimed in with a laugh, "Girls are always scared. I bet Lily wouldn't dare go with you."

Neither of them could back down from a dare, so Lily immediately grabbed Orion's hand and they headed outside.

It was quiet by the front gate. Other than the parked cars of the guests, there was nothing unusual.

to suggest they head back when Lily noticed a white

excitedly, "Look! That car must have

and, encouraged, led her

suddenly grabbed them. They struggled and tried to scream, but

noticed they were missing until it was time to cut the

were being forced into a car and driven away. Lily's mother collapsed to the floor in tears, while

he could get any updates, Lily's father returned, his expression

Nash.

asked, "Mr. Frank, do you know

yet, but I'm going to find out.

wanted to press him for more

towards Mrs. Frank, signaling that they

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