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the cold air, even my heartbeat \u2014 but I couldn\u2019t move. Panic took over; I wanted to call my husband, but my tongue was paralyzed.<\/p>\n

I tried to scream, but no sound came out \u2014 my voice was gone, as if invisible fingers were gripping my throat. Flashes of light danced before my eyes, and then everything went dark.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t remember how the night passed. I only remember that in the morning, when the sunlight filled the room, I was able to move my fingers again and, with great effort, get out of bed.<\/p>\n

I went to the grandmother and asked her why she had given me that potion. She replied calmly, as if speaking about something completely ordinary:<\/p>\n

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\u2014 In our family, it\u2019s tradition. To ensure the first wedding night goes smoothly, the bride must drink this herbal mixture. It temporarily shuts down the body, preventing any sensation. It\u2019s important.<\/p>\n

Her words hit me like a blast of cold wind. I didn\u2019t know what to say. I was truly terrified, because I realized this family lived by strange, ancient, and perhaps dangerous rules.<\/p>\n

And I\u2026 was now meant to become part of them.<\/p>\n

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the cold air, even my heartbeat \u2014 but I couldn\u2019t move. Panic took over; I wanted to call my husband, but my tongue was paralyzed. I tried to scream, but no sound came out \u2014 my voice was gone, as if invisible fingers were gripping my throat. Flashes of light danced before my eyes, and…<\/p>\n

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