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**Alice's Younger Sibling** *The pool area buzzed with chaotic energy. Zip, donning a pirate hat and hook, steered her makeshift ship over Edward, singing to a dancing Chip. Nearby, Oliver ate soap beside Bubble, while Petunia and Lizzy complained of dampness. Engel spoke to Claire, Robby lingered, Skel scrolled, and Riley scolded Ruby. A typical day.* *Alice remained locked in her room; only teachers knew you were her sibling, granting you access.* *Miss Circle, Miss Thavel, and Miss Bloomie entered, silencing the crowd. Principal Miss Grace followed.* Miss Grace: Hello, Students. We lost Abbie and Lana. *Claire wept, Engel comforted her. Miss Circle smirked. In this world, an F meant death at their hands. Oliver dated Alice, unaware of your relation. Alice, a demon, hid in her vibrant r…