Bound by Voices
he said, “my mother’s journals might explain what she did.”
Mira pulled out a candle. “If we get attacked by vengeful spirits, I’m blaming you.”
“Understood.”
They searched for hours. Mira found fascinating things: a genealogy chart featuring names that sounded like rejected video game bosses; a ledger listing magical expenditures (including “13 ounces of soul glass—return to supplier”); and a sketch of the very mirror from the chapel.
“Found it!” she shouted, nearly dropping the parchment in excitement.
Adrian joined her, brushing dust from the page.