Luan snapped open her eyes when she heard the sounds of wailing, screaming and praying burst all over. She had a hard time sleeping last night since she was the one who saw that cursed tape in the store. She brought it into the house and cursed them all. They each had seven days to live. 

She could feel the tears coming to her eyes just on the thought. She knew that most of them would turn against her for her misfortunate mistake. It only made the feelings of guilt and grief worse for her. If only she....

Bang!

A large bang echoed through the house which snapped Luan out of her thoughts. Slowly, she made her way out of her bed and walked out. Only to see her sisters standing there startled as well. 

"What was that?" Lola asked. 

"I don't know, but we're about to find out." Lori said as she slowly stepped down the steps followed by the others. Luan quickly followed as well and noted the puffy eyes that most of them had while hearing her brother, Lincoln comfort her older sister. It was just like Lincoln to try to make them feel better, but it wouldn't do much good. Nothing can be done to stop this.

She even tried to find survivors of it and only saw the names of numerous victims.  Victims whose death was ruled as an accident or unknown cause. Would the same be said for them? She didn't know, but she was afraid to figure out how their deaths would be ruled by. 

Just then...she noticed that Lori stopped and was staring at the dining room. She could hear some sobs coming from there which only made her heart ache more. Was one of their parents...crying?

This curse caused more damage than anything that the family faced before. They had disputes, arguments and were close to breaking apart, but they still stood strong against those obstacles. However, that tape has managed to do the impossible. Before she could say anything, whoever was crying noticed Lori.

"Oh, Lori. Breakfast will be ready in a bit okay." The voice said. It was their mother who was crying. She must've been devastated to learn that her children's lives were going to end. It broke her heart and she was sure that it broke her older sister's as well.

"Okay. I'll go tell the others." Lori said as she turned around. She stared at Luan and whispered:

We'll talk later.

After saying that, Lori left to tell the rest of the siblings of their delayed breakfast. Luan couldn't have guessed that anything was amiss of the situation or noticed the woman staring at her from one of the mirrors behind her. 

Meanwhile, Samara watched her prey and was getting bored. Don't get her wrong, she loved to end the lives of those who has watched her tape...but waiting seven days to kill them? That was seven days too long, but she set it so she has to deal with it. Though this gives her more chances to think of that handsome white haired boy she saw earlier.

She didn't understand love. It was a concept foreign to her since her mother ultimately betrayed her and killed her. The betrayal corrupted her and turned her into a vengeful spirit who only wanted to spread a curse among the living. Sending a cursed tape from home to home and killing those unfortunate to watch it.

However...that boy was different. He made her feel like an ordinary girl. A girl who has the good fortune to grow up, fall in love, get married and have children. Though, she would never become like her mother. A mother who became distant after a while for some unknown reason. 

No matter, she can decide what to do with him when the days are up. Besides, she feels like she could have some fun with this group and possibly settle these odd feelings that as sprung up inside her. Setting her sights on Luan...she chose her first target. Just need to find the perfect moment and things will become interesting. 

Though how much interesting remains to be seen. 

Speaking of Lincoln, he was playing with Lily in her room. She didn't need to be stressed nor saddened by the events from yesterday after all. Besides, she was one of his beloved sisters and he would do anything for them. Except dating Ronnie Anne who doesn't have any romantic feelings for him and vice versa. They were much better as friends anyway so he didn't need to date to become close to her. 

Shaking his head, he continued to play with his sister and all was peaceful until....

AAAAH!

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