Countdown to Judgment

Elara raised three fingers, slow and deliberate.

Waylon's laughter echoed like mad in the background, the only sound in the dead, silent room.

Everyone stared at the scene, frozen. Sure, they'd all made those deadly vows, but honestly, nobody really thought they'd ever have to pay the price.

Suddenly, a collective gasp ripped through the crowd.

Instinctively, people stretched out their hands towar