The Pale Letter
The fire started in the attic. It did not roar. It whispered. A dry, rustling whisper that smelled of old paper and dried lavender. You woke to the heat on your face. The air was thick. It tasted of ash. You sat up. The blanket was singed at the hem. You did not scream. You did not cry. You just looked. The dark room was no longer dark. It was glowing. A dull, orange pulse. The beams of the...
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