Smallara

Sara’s hand descended with the steadiness of a practiced Guardian, her palm opening like a stage at the edge of Chloe’s dresser. The warm wood beneath their feet greeted Jordan…

Jordan’s eyes widened subtly as they moved deeper into Chloe’s sprawling home. Each hallway they passed through felt immense, cavernous almost, like corridors within a palace rather than merely a…

A few moments earlier...    Kelli watched from the corner of her eye, pretending not to, as Sara’s fingers moved with practiced ease through Jordan’s hair. A soft tousle. A…

The night quietly wore on, gradually becoming so deep and still it could barely be considered night at all. The air grew thicker with the comforting scent of burned candles…