Poisoned Words

Cassia Rowe

The fear from the message still lingered, a quiet threat casting a shadow over everything, filling my mind with doubts and keeping me on edge. I was barely able to focus on anything else, jumping at the slightest sound, my eyes darting to every shadow. Hilda noticed. Her face showed concern as she stood quietly in the doorway, watching me as I flinched at her voice.

"Cassia, are you al