DEEP DIVE INTO ETHAN''S FIRST LIFE – BEFORE THE CYCLE BEGAN


    My first life unfolded like a warm sunrise:


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    <li>Born to loving parents, Emma and Ryan – gentle touches, soft whispers</li>


    <li>Childhood laughter echoed through our cozy home on Willow Creek</li>


    <li>Age 2 – curious, chubby-cheeked, and full of wonder: + First words spoken: ''Mama'' and ''ball'' + First steps taken: wobbly, hands held by both parents</li>


    <li>Age 5 – imaginative, playful, and bright-eyed: + Favorite game: hide-and-seek with father + Best friend: neighbor girl, Olivia</li>


    <li>Just before my 6th birthday – life was perfect…</li>


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    Then, a fateful night:


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    <li>Parents argued bitterly – shouts, tears, and shattered glass</li>


    <li>Father''s eyes turned cold, mother''s voice trembled</li>


    <li>A dark entity observed from shadows – feeding on chaos</li>


    <li>My heart raced as father uttered eerie words: ''You''ll never leave us, Ethan… ever.'' A strange glow enveloped me – my existence severed from timeline, rebirth cycle initiated…</li>


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