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Chapter 29: New Boy

Cole hasn't cried for a whole day. At least, he thinks it's been a day. He is rather impressed with himself. His mind grasps onto these little victories and spins wonderful stories in his head. He has long lost his fear of the dark. Sees that as a huge win too. Score two for the home team.

Part of the reason is crying makes him cough. He's been doing it for a couple of days. It comes and goes, the burning in his lungs. The heat in his face and body. It hurts to cough too much. He isn't afraid of it either. Just a stupid cold, probably.

The only thing he fears any longer is the return of the Boogeyman. At least he left food and water this time. Cole isn't hungry and hasn't been for some time, but he forces himself to eat and drink.