Sophie and Ilaria

The Nation - 6:15 PM

Ilaria had seen the blue light first. Sensing her curiosity, Sophie stopped mid step and turned. It appeared not far away, like a beacon, shooting up into the darkening sky.

She felt drawn to it.

“Sophie, is everything alright?” she heard Seth ask.

“Do you see that?” she asked.

“See what?”

“That light, right over there. What is that?” she asked. Sophie ...