The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

at the corners.

“Is this the whole collection?” Tanya asked, her voice high and rapid as she stepped closer to a charcoal sketch of Carol’s backyard.

Ivy stood still, her fingers resting on the silver ring on her middle finger. “There are four more in the back.”

“They are very dark, Ivy,” Tanya said, checking her gold wristwatch before looking at her continue reading …