Crashing the Gate

The second explosive crash of tearing metal and shattered glass broke the serene quiet of the luxurious estate. Inside the parlor, the ground shook beneath their feet, causing a terrified Rose to drop her feather duster. It hit the pristine rug with a soft thud, ignored as the maid spun on her heel and sprinted toward the grand entrance. She returned to the parlor mere seconds later in a state of