Lori and Chris had just returned from their wonderful honeymoon, excited to begin their life together as husband and wife. They had spent two blissful weeks by the ocean, enjoying sunsets and quiet walks on the beach. But as soon as they stepped through the front door of their home, something felt a little off.
There, in the hallway, sat a mysterious black box.
“What’s that?” Lori asked, puzzled.
Chris looked just as confused. “I have no idea. I wasn’t expecting anything.”
Beside the box was a note, scribbled quickly: Lori, open this alone.
Lori handed the note to Chris, her heart skipping a beat. “Are you sure this isn’t some kind of joke?”
Chris shook his head, his expression serious. “No, I didn’t send this.”
Curiosity mixed with unease as they carefully opened the box together. Inside was an oversized stuffed bear with a bright red heart sewn onto its chest. It looked harmless enough, but something about it felt… strange.
Lori stepped closer and noticed the small embroidered words on the bear’s heart: Press Me.
“I don’t know if we should,” Lori hesitated.
“It’s just a toy,” Chris said with a small laugh. “What could go wrong?”
With a deep breath, Lori pressed the bear’s heart. To her surprise, a child’s voice echoed from the toy.
“Daddy? Daddy, are you there?”
Chris froze, his face instantly drained of color.
The voice continued, innocent and filled with longing. “Daddy, when are you coming to see me? I miss you.”
Lori felt a chill run down her spine. She turned to Chris, who suddenly looked overwhelmed.
The bear’s voice spoke again. “Daddy, will you come today? I’m still waiting…”
Chris’s expression shifted from shock to guilt, and Lori immediately sensed something was very wrong. “Chris?” she asked gently. “Do you know what this is about?”
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