Sophie and Ilaria

At the Edge of Ruin’s Sea (The Nation) - 8 AM

Sophie felt something soft tickling her face. Still deep asleep, she didn’t want to emerge yet. It was just too cozy.

But the tickling just wouldn’t stop. She tried to brush it away with her hand, but it came right back.

Left with no choice, her eyes fluttered open. Where was she? All she could see around her was fur. Looking around, it was as if she was enveloped in a giant ...