Eden

You exit out into the camp. Everyone is cleaning up from the attack. Everyone is smiling. Everyone is sickeningly happy.

“Celeste, this affected the entire world?”

She nods. “Isn’t it wonderful?”

“Yes. Absolutely.”

You already miss Jenny.

“Celeste, where’s Allegra?”

“Oh, she was a monster, a werewolf. She’s in the box.”

You want to scream. You want to tear Celeste to shreds.

“That’s sad.” You say through gritted teeth.

Celeste smiles. “Why? She’s where she belongs.”

“I need some fresh air, Celeste. I’m going for a walk.”

You head back to where the box is. You need to study the book. Several people greet you with idyllic smiles. You want to beat them.

You enter the room and see Celeste’s books. Along with the ancient tome, a black bound book draws your attention.