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&quote;In every life there will be a twist that cannot be humanly foreseen. This was mine and I had to reach out and follow the instincts that were bound to keep me alive....&quote;One man's vacation turns into the challenge of a lifetime when out of tragedy, something more powerful becomes the faade of his existence. &quote;You need to forget about that time in your life, honey. Those memories will only every cause you pain.&quote; She pulled her withered old hands away from the illuminated ball and rested them on mine. I pursed my lips as I responded. &quote;I can never forget about something that you say is impossible, while there are loose ends untied in my heart. This 'new life' that I have pitifully attempted to create is surreal because I'm only hiding from my past.&quote;I pleaded so desperately that the tears escaped from my eyes. &quote;That's because you're still holding onto a small thread of hope that will someday form a string that will take you back to where you really want to be.&quote; She peered into my eyes and I felt myself sink further into the chair. &quote;It's too dangerous for you to go back there and you know that. Silly girl.&quote;She shook her head and smiled sympathetically at me, a dimple in her cheek appearing. &quote;Is he alive?&quote; I tightened my grip on her hands. &quote;Please, it's all I need to know.&quote;My eyes burnt harshly as the question escaped from my lips. &quote;You know I won't say that, I don't want to be the one who you blame if my visions are wrong.&quote; She rubbed the top of my hand with her thumb and her eyes sharpened. &quote;What does your heart tell you honey?&quote;&quote;It's telling me yes.&quote; I pleaded again. She leaned back in her ruffled chair and looked at me more intently than she had ever done before. &quote;Well then, how does the old saying go?&quote; She squeezed my hands tightly and then steadily met my gaze, waiting for my answer. My mouth didn't move as I leant closer and for a moment, I could almost feel the energy pulsating from her. &quote;Always believe your heart enough to trust that it's correct.&quote;Inside every heart and soul is a story that's waiting to be told...