Hi everyone, A.C. here.

  Thanks to a number of readers who pointed it out—I noticed there was a copying issue with Chapter 7 that caused the chapter to cut off abruptly.

  As of 6:30 AM UTC—Nov 24, 2025, this has been fully fixed.

  If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.

  If you read the chapter before that time and felt that it ended suddenly, that was the cause—not your imagination.

  Sorry for the confusion!

  I invite you to revisit Chapter 7 and enjoy the full, intended narrative.

  P.S. What you’ll discover may genuinely surprise you.