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Chapter 1 - The red stones

​A plane lands at Marrakesh Airport in Morocco. A family of four disembarks.

​Samantha

(She says while dragging her suitcase)

"Robert, where did you book the hotel?"

​Robert

(He puts his hand on her shoulder)

"I booked a car. The drive won't be long."

​They leave the airport, each one dragging their suitcase. When they reach the parking lot, a man wearing a suit stands in front of a black car.

​The Man

"Mr. Robert, this is your car." (He steps forward and hands him the car key)

​Robert

"Thank you."

​The man leaves, and they get into the car. Robert puts the luggage in the trunk. Robert starts driving, and the weather is sunny and beautiful. Samantha turns to her daughters and says:

​Samantha

"Girls, put your phones away and let's enjoy the holiday!"

​She rolls her eyes when she gets no response. Robert pats her shoulder and smiles.

​Robert

"Never mind, darling. Let them be."

​After some time, the car stops in front of a large, luxurious hotel. They get out, and a bellhop comes to take their bags.

​They go and stand at the reception desk. Martha starts rubbing her neck with a cold hand. She turns around but finds no one.

​Martha

"How strange."

​The Clerk

"Welcome, Sir. Please tell me the booking name and the number of rooms."

​Robert

"The booking is under my name, and I reserved two rooms."

​The clerk checks the computer and finds the reservation. He hands him the room cards.

​The Clerk

"Your cards, Sir."

​Robert

"Thank you."

​He takes them, and they start walking. As they walk, Martha feels a strong hand grab her leg, and she falls to the ground. Everyone looks at her. Maddie says in embarrassment:

​Maddie

"Get up, you idiot! You're embarrassing us!"

​Samantha steps forward and takes her hand to help her up, patting her back.

​Samantha

"Are you alright, dear?"

​Martha

"It felt like something pulled my leg."

​Samantha

"You must be imagining things."

They go up to their floor, and Robert says:

​Robert

"Martha and Maddie, you are in the same room."

​Maddie rolls her eyes.

​Maddie

"How miserable."

​Robert gives her the card, and he and Samantha go to their room.

​Maddie and Martha enter their room.

​Maddie

"I don't know why I have to be in the same room as an idiot like you."

​Martha

"As if I'm happy to be with you, you fool!"

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