Chapter 52 - The Old Bearded Man
The streets of the small town were already breathing Christmas. Lights blinked in windows, storefronts were decorated, and holiday music played from speakers attached to lampposts. Cassie was practically skipping, her eyes shining like a child’s.
Everything was lit up with garlands and fairy lights...
Chapters
1. Chapter 1 - The Last Shift at Joe's
2. Chapter 2 - The Lament of the Last Luna
3. Chapter 3 - Ecos of Destiny
4. Chapter 4 - Lights and Shadows
5. Chapter 5 - The Stage of Revelation
6. Chapter 6 - The Return Home
7. Chapter 7 - In the Shadow of the Wolves
8. Chapter 8 - The Living Village
9. Chapter 9 - The Weight of the Truth
10. Chapter 10 - Instincts and Desire
11. Chapter 11 - A Soft Whisper
12. Chapter 12 - Senses and Feelings
13. Chapter 13 - The Weight of the Senses
14. Chapter 14 - The Scent of Dawn
15. Chapter 15 - The Power of Habit
16. Chapter 16 - A Haunting Melody
17. Chapter 17 - A Pleasant Meal
18. Chapter 18 - Laughter in the Workshop
19. Chapter 19 - The Silent Table
20. Chapter 20 - Songs by the Fire
21. Chapter 21 - Unspoken Words
22. Chapter 22 - Suds and Conversations
23. Chapter 23 - A Proposal
24. Chapter 24 - The Weight of a Choice
25. Chapter 25 - Maternal Memories
26. Chapter 26 - The Rhode Clinic
27. Chapter 27 - The Birdsong
28. Chapter 28 - Sensitive Reactions
29. Chapter 29 - Web of Attention
30. Chapter 30 - Magnetic Impulse
31. Chapter 31 - Sighs and Smiles
32. Chapter 32 - A Warm Night
33. Chapter 33 - A Snowy Morning
34. Chapter 34 - The Power of Choice
35. Chapter 35 - Cracks of Silence
36. Chapter 36 - Whispers of Intention
37. Chapter 37 - The Warmth of the Night
38. Chapter 38 - A Sweet Morning
39. Chapter 39 - A Wet Morning
40. Chapter 40 - A Hot Morning
41. Chapter 41 - Kitchen Conversations
42. Chapter 42 - The Confessions Feast
43. Chapter 43 - Mourning and Discord
44. Chapter 44 - A Christmas Idea
45. Chapter 45 - A New Home
46. Chapter 46 - Memories and Planning
47. Chapter 47 - Preparations and Anticipation
48. Chapter 48 - Reconciliation and Departure
49. Chapter 49 - A Jealous Breakfast
50. Chapter 50 - Shine in the City
51. Chapter 51 - Desire in the Kitchen
52. Chapter 52 - The Old Bearded Man
53. Chapter 53 - Shoes, Sweaters, and Lace
54. Chapter 54 - The Gentle Touch of the Keys
55. Chapter 55 - A Warm Welcome
56. Chapter 56 - Family Dinner
57. Chapter 57 - Christmas Traditions
58. Chapter 58 - Echoes of the Moon
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