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The dusty playground echoed with cruel laughter. A group of demon boys stood in a tight circle, their red eyes gleaming with mischief as they cornered a smaller figure in the center.
The girl, barely reaching their shoulders, stood her ground, her tiny fists clenched tightly by her sides.
"You don't even have a heart!" one boy sneered, his voice loud and mocking.
"Yeah, you're not even a full demon!" another added, flicking his forked tail in amusement.
"Half-human! You're weak!" the tallest boy jeered, stepping forward and giving her a shove.
The girl stumbled back but didn't fall. Her dark eyes blazed with defiance, and her small horns glinted under the fading sun. She clenched her teeth and shouted, "I am a demon! I'm not a human!"
