Cadeon

The sound of a muffled scream pulls me out of my pensive state and I turn my head to look at the door, wondering whether I heard the noise correctly or whether I imagined it.

Beyond the door, the world is silent. I strain my ears, hoping to detect any sound. Ten seconds pass when I hear it.

The floorboards creak.

Adrenaline rushes through me. I'm still numb from the herbal tea I had a few hours before, so it's easier for me to move. I slide my legs off the bed as I sit on the very ...