The Adventures of Alice and Max
Chapter 25: Alice and Max PARTY!
Alice knew something was wrong but now she knew for certain Muze was controlling everyone in the refugee camp. His speech and his words sweeter than corn syrup, controlled everybody. She wasn’t too sure how it all worked, but knew one thing: he manipulated the kids with a power she didn’t fully understand.
She managed to break free for a moment but his voice, his calming cadence was so alluring and soothing. It felt like she was entering a seacoast town with a sunset that would soothe any darkened soul. It was a peace that filled her senses like an awe for wonder, but after a time, it would fade, never being satisfied. Wanting more and more of it, she fought back, but the dread would come back ten fold.
After Muze was done with his speech commanding everyone with his talk, they suddenly snapped out of it. Alice breathed heavily, putting her hands on her knees. Max ran to her.
“Are you alrig…
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