Nain Rouge

*"She seems innocuous doesn't she? But tragedy is bound to befall one who sees her on their doorstep. She knows what lies ahead even if she does not speak. This cursed creature has no bond. The end is what it truly follows."*

You found a discarded diary. Did not see anyone around, just a bloody sword.

Searching through the pages... Wait, what's this?

> *31 Jan:* Only one thing to do: buy some weapons and nurse my pride with beer.
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> *14 Feb:* Saw a group of children in the fields. Even a strong, manly adventurer like me couldn't help but coo about how cute the little kids were, with their adorable playing and laughing. All except one. It just stood there, staring at me.
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> *15 Feb:* Moved on. But I have a strange, sinking feeling. Something is following me.
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> *18 Feb:* I've seen her three times now. The little girl. I turn around long enough, just enough to see her walk out behind a tree or rock. When I investigate, she is no longer there. It is very odd, but I am not worried. It is just a little girl.
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> *04 Mar:* The girl is constantly following me now, trailing behind by two hundred paces. I start to imagine sad, amber eyes boring into my back. This is getting irritating.
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> *12 Mar:* This is infuriating! It just silently walks behind me, staring. It is a kid, it is supposed to talk, for gods sake! I keep going, and try to ignore it.
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> *25 Mar:* I can't. I can't ignore her. Those eyes, just drilling into my back. When I face her and yell at her, those eyes just stare at me gravely. I swear the creature is taunting me now.
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> *29 Mar:* The strangest thing is, I have not been encountering any animals. Complete silence. Just this silent child following me...
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> *29 Mar:* Just minutes later, I cannot take it any more. The fiend is obviously cursed. I rush at it roaring, preparing to thrust my sword into it. I expect it to suddenly sprout massive teeth or dodge, but all the girl does is stare at me sadly as my sword pierces into it's side. A tiny gasp emerges from the girl's throat, as it slumps down to the ground, blood spreading over pale skin.
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> *29 Mar*: Guilt racks my mind. I move on.
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> *16 Apr:* I glanced behind me, and I see it again. The Silent Child. Again. No blood on it. Silent, following me. Amber eyes gazing at me. My guilt, regret, and anger flare together violently. I attack.
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> *01 May:* I have killed the Silent Child nine times now. Each time, it gasps weakly, once, and dies. Each time, I feel horrible guilt sinking into my soul. Each time, it shortly appears again. And I attack it again, out of fear and regret. Again and again.
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> *15 May:* This path I have been walking, has not changed for the last few months. I should have reached a town by now. I should have found some animals by now. Or at least seen a single passerby.
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> *01 Jun:* I am on my knees. My soul is too heavy with guilt and despair to stand. The Silent Child stands in front of me, not making a single sound, amber eyes staring at me. I raise my head, eyes dripping with tears, and look straight into the little girl's sorrowful orbs. The Silent Child points directly at me. Now it is my turn to die.
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You close the book quickly and run.