A lingering unease
Matthew’s fingers tapped against his leg as doubt crept in. Why was the vet so tense? He thought back to the barn—had there been anything strange? Maybe those claw marks near the wooden beams weren’t from a dog after all.
His heart pounded. Had he missed something crucial?
The vet’s secret glances
The vet absentmindedly flipped through a worn-out book on his desk, quickly shutting it when Matthew glanced over. Matthew’s curiosity burned. “What’s in that book?” he asked. The vet hesitated before offering a forced smile.
“Just reference material.” But Matthew saw through the lie. The tension in the room was unbearable.
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Unusual sounds
Matthew sat in the quiet room, his ears tuning in to the faint whimpering from the puppies. The sound wasn’t normal—it was higher-pitched, almost melodic, with an unnatural rhythm. A chill ran down his spine.
The vet tilted his head, looking equally puzzled. The strange noises only deepened Matthew’s growing sense of unease.
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Curious movements
As the vet continued his examination, Matthew noticed something unusual. The puppies moved in perfect unison, their tiny bodies shifting at the same time. Matthew frowned, leaning forward to observe, but the vet’s stern expression stopped him.
This wasn’t normal puppy behavior. A heavy feeling settled in his chest—something was truly strange.
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Vet’s behavior
The vet muttered under his breath, his words too quiet for Matthew to catch. He kept pausing, furrowing his brow, looking lost in thought. Matthew’s unease grew with every passing second.
The way the vet studied them, the way his expression darkened—it all made Matthew feel like he was missing something crucial.