10. THE UNRAVELING

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:11:28 +0000

The sun rose over Boston, spilling golden light through the tall windows of the Blackwood Library, illuminating the dust particles suspended in the air like tiny stars. Elara Vance stood at the entrance, her heart racing as she prepared for the day ahead. The fundraiser she and Caleb had agreed upon loomed large in her mind. The stakes had never been higher; the library needed not just attention, but substantial financial support to secure its future.