Finally, Olivia forces herself to open her eyes. The dog’s pupils are too large, like black wells. She flinches, then screams—an animal sound, raw. The dog tilts its head, confused.
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She kneels and hugs Ellie, who wriggles free to lick her face. Olivia does not recoil. She closes her eyes. aniphobia script
OLIVIA How do you treat something that feels like a memory and a threat at the same time? Finally, Olivia forces herself to open her eyes