That One Item Changed Everything
The silver jar was sitting exactly where I'd left it, but it felt far too light in my hand.
I twisted the lid open.
A full jar now had a deep gouge carved through the center, as if someone had scooped out a handful with bare fingers.
I spun around. Louisa and another roommate were sprawled on their beds, their faces gleaming with oil. The familiar scent I'd noticed earlier was coming off their skin.
Seeing my expression, Louisa sat up and wiped her cheek with the back of her hand, bragging loudly, "Oh, you're back? Mallory, your stuff isn't even that good. Greasy as hell. My cream works better."