The Wistful Ashes

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The Wistful Ashes

The door was heavy. Oak. Cold. Marcus stood. He did not breathe. The air tasted of dust and old money. He was a soldier. Not a hero. A tool. His hands were steady. His mind was empty. He held the box. It was small. Velvet. Red. Like a wound. Inside? Nothing. Or so it seemed. "Put it down," said the voice. It was not loud. It was soft. Like silk tearing. Marcus did not move. "Who are you?"...

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