A Fortune To Tell

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ermination to succeed. Alison had worked multiple jobs throughout high school and college, determined to make a better life for herself. Now, at 25, Alison was working as a marketing coordinator for a small firm. It wasn't her dream job, but it paid the bills and allowed her to support herself and her younger sister, Emma. As Alison approached her apartment building, she noticed a strange car parked outside. It was a sleek, black sedan with tinted windows. Alison felt a shiver run down her spine as she wondered who could be visiting her. She pushed the thought aside and entered her apartment, calling out to her sister. "Emma, I'm home!" There was no response. Alison felt a surge of worry and quickly made her way to Emma's room. The room was empty, but there was a note on the bed. "Alison, I'm sorry. I had to go. I'll be back soon. Love, Emma." Alison's heart sank as she read the note. Where had Emma gone? And why had she left without saying goodbye? As