The Agent in the Dark

h of silent corridors. Her earlier fragility se

rough. To ensure the ritual's purity was maintained. That you were... st

through Ashley. Thorough. Steadfast. The implications felt more invasive, more

"Adam is very weak. He may not respond. But you

the daylight. The air was thick with the scent of old polish and something medicinal. In the

Black

gaunt, his hair dark against the white pillow. He

emonial items are on the bedside table. Instructions are there. Do not leave

ad her out. The door clicked shut, the sound of t

eling like a lead weight in her bag. She was

way, except for the still figure in the bed. She took a de

looked like oil, a white linen cloth. The instructions were handwritten o

he outside, as expected. She looked around

od didn't stir. His breathing was shallow, almo

old against her skin. The instructions said to r

deeply wrong, a creepin