The Pale Bridge

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The Pale Bridge

The hall smelled of roasted chestnuts and old wool. It was a thick, cloying scent that stuck to the back of the throat. Professor Elias Thorne stood by the window, holding a glass of claret he did not want. The room was full. Laughter crashed against the walls like heavy waves. He watched them. They were young. They were bright. They were alive in a way he no longer was. He was the mirror. He...

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