Chapter 19: Silver-Eyed

As they walked down the quiet street, the occasional flickering of streetlights cast long shadows along the pavement. Noelle glanced at the boy beside her. His small hands were stuffed deep into the sleeves of her cardigan as he trudged forward in silence. She was about to ask him if they were close to his house when the low hum of approaching engines caught her attention.

Suddenly, a convoy of sleek black cars rounded the corner. Their headlights ...