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7 Years Late

Kim Mansion

Jin: "Don't run, Taehyung! You might hurt yourself. Please stop."

Tae: "Dada, Dada..." His voice cracked with desperation, reaching for Namjoon.

Namjoon paused, turning towards his son. His sharp eyes softened at the sight of the small, distressed figure in front of him.

RM: "What's wrong, princess?" His voice was gentle, but a flicker of concern appeared in his gaze.

Tae: "Dada! Don’t call me princess!" His tiny fists clenched. "I'm a big boy, not a girl! All my friends make fun of me. Please don’t call me that."

Embarrassment tinged his cheeks a light pink as he looked away, his pride wounded.

RM: "Alright, I won’t call you a princess in front of your friends, okay?"

Namjoon’s lips curled into a small smile, but amusement twinkled in his eyes as he tried to lighten the mood.

The conversation seemed to settle for a moment—until a sudden knock at the door shattered the atmosphere.

🚪 [Knock, Knock] 🚪

A guard entered, bowing slightly.

Guard: "Ma'am, Doctor Kim has arrived to see you."

Jin’s expression shifted immediately. Her eyes flickered toward Namjoon in silent concern.

RM: "Doctor Kim? Why is he here? Is everything alright?" His brows furrowed. "Please don’t tell me it’s about Taehyung again..."

Worry clouded Namjoon’s face, the mere thought of his son being unwell causing his muscles to tense.

Jin: "Taehyung, come here, baby."

She gently called her son over, her voice soft yet firm.

Jin: "Go play with Mia, okay? Stay busy for a little while."

Tae: "Okay, Mom. Bye, Dada."

His voice was quieter now, the sting of earlier words still lingering.

RM: "Bye, baby."

Namjoon offered a small smile, but his gaze remained locked onto his son’s tiny form as he disappeared into the other room. His unease didn’t fade.

A Mother’s Fear

As soon as Taehyung was out of sight, Jin turned to Namjoon, her face serious.

RM: "Jin, what’s happening? You know I won’t tolerate any mistakes when it comes to Taehyung."

Jin: "Don’t worry, Namjoon. He’s fine." Her voice was calm, but the worry in her eyes betrayed her words.

Jin: "I’m his mother. I worry about him just as much as you do. That’s why I called Doctor Kim here."

A heavy silence filled the room.

Jin: "Last night… Taehyung had nightmares again."

Namjoon’s entire body stiffened.

RM: "What?" His jaw tightened. He hadn't been home last night—he hadn't seen the toll the nightmares had taken on their son.

Jin: "He woke up screaming, shaking... Namjoon, he’s terrified. I think he’s afraid of something. And it’s not just nightmares anymore."

A strange chill ran down Jin’s spine as she spoke, the weight of her fear creeping into her words.

🌙 The Nightmare 🌙

[Author's Perspective]

The night before, the air had been thick with silence—until a sudden, terrified cry pierced the darkness.

🛏 Kim Mansion – Taehyung’s Room

Tae (in the dream): "Mama, Mama..."

His voice trembled with panic, his tiny hands reaching out desperately. His wide, tear-filled eyes glowed in the dim moonlight.

Jin had rushed to his side, pulling him into her arms.

Jin: "What’s wrong, baby?" She whispered, smoothing his messy hair.

Tae (through tears): "They’re calling me, Mama... I’m scared..."

His small body trembled against hers.

Tae: "Please don’t leave me. Please stay with me, Mama."

Jin’s heart twisted painfully.

Jin: "Shhh, shhh… Mama’s here. Mama won’t leave you. I promise."

She gently rocked him, whispering soft reassurances. But deep down, an unsettling feeling crept into her heart.

💭 What was Taehyung afraid of?

💭 Who was "they"?

👁 Shadows Watching…

[Outside the Window]

A cold wind blew through the curtains.

Two shadowy figures stood beyond the glass, cloaked in swirling black smoke. Their presence was unnatural. Their gazes locked onto Taehyung, their faces obscured, their movements fluid like mist.

🖤 Mysterious Figure (whispering): "Don’t worry, princess. We won’t leave you."

Their voices were smooth, distant—yet they echoed in Taehyung’s mind as if they were right beside him.

💨 The figures faded, melting into the night. But their words lingered in the air like a haunting promise.

✨ [End of Chapter] ✨

📖 What do you think about Taehyung’s nightmares? Who are these shadowy figures?

💬 Drop your theories in the comments!

🔥 Get ready—the mystery is only beginning!

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Agar aap chahein toh aur bhi suspense build karne ke liye kuch aur scenes add kar sakti hain! 😊

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