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last update publish date: 2026-03-07 20:53:11

Nathan stepped out of Stanley’s room, the heavy oak door clicking shut behind him. The air in the hallway felt tainted, thick with the smell of cheap cigars and the lingering tension of their plotting. He took a breath to steady himself, but as he turned, he froze.

Standing in the shadows of the gallery was Norman. The youngest Vale looked small, his pajamas hanging off his frame, his face pale and etched with a fear that shouldn't belong to a boy his age.

Nathan’s expression shifted instantly.
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