Silencing the Chaos

"Don't touch it!" Elara snapped, hanging up the phone and grabbing Henry's hand just as he was about to reach for the little girl.

Henry looked anxious. "Ms. Vance!"

Elara shot him a look, then calmly rolled up her sleeve, revealing her skin with faint blue veins visible beneath. "Watch closely."

She reached out her hand, expressionless. The black worm seemed to sense her presence, arching its bod