War of Souls: Shadow of Jealousy
War of Souls: Shadow of Jealousy
The Azaleas in Ancilla Priori’s front yard had failed to bloom. Once heavy with vibrant flowers, the bush was now decaying and barren. Running her fingertips across an exposed twig, she used her fingernail to loosen some of the gray fungi that was suffocating the plant. The lichen seemed to have materialized overnight, choking the branches and preventing the plant from flowering. Several hurricanes, severe tropical storms, and endless cloudy skies had left Ancilla wanting a refund from the sunshine state for false advertisement. Feeling defeated, she tossed the lichen aside and headed across the lawn toward her garage.
