Hazel's Lament

The woman in white stared at the reflective spot for a long time, lost in thought.

Her grip on Gideon loosened, giving him a moment to catch his breath.

Then, she used a strand of her hair to snatch the pocket watch.

The watch dangled in front of her eyes, suspended by her hair. She gazed at it for a long time, her eyes widening slightly. Gideon could tell that this monstrous woman recognized the