The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

the regional office called me to verify your local residency.”

Ivy looked down at the white brochure, her finger tracing the gold lettering.

“So who sent it?” Ivy asked.

“They do not disclose the sponsor’s name unless the artist reaches the final round,” Marcus said.

He handed her the official guidelines, the paper heavy and crisp.

“Keep working on the continue reading …