To Become The Monster
POV Liora
Night settled over Kraithan like a held breath.
Mae and I sat on the floor of my apartment, backs against the cot, a half-empty pot of stew between us and torn bread scattered on a plate. The lantern burned low, throwing shadows across the walls. Outside, the city hummed—music from a tavern down the street, boots on stone, laughter rising and falling like waves.
It felt normal. Too normal.
Mae was talking with her mouth full, gesturing wildly with a piece of bread. “I’m just saying, if I do become immortal, I'll never work a night shift again. Ever. I will haunt the rich exclusively.”