Chapter 11

It's been four days now since she started following me to the repair store. On our way back, I decided to get my regular shave.

I'm at the counter, paying for my supplies, when I glance over at her. She's standing frozen in the middle of the aisle, staring at something I can't see.

The chips she'd taken from the counter are now on the floor. Her face has gone completely white, and her hands are shaking so badly I'm surprised she's still standing

"Athena?"

She doesn't respond. It's like she's not even there, like her mind has gone somewhere else entirely. Somewhere dark and terrifying.

"Athena!"

Still...