Later on Cassie found that sleep eluded her, uncertain if it was due to the wine she drank at the studio or that she just had the jitters. The apartment was deathly quiet, to the point that even the slightest sound would be discernible, annoying her even further. After what seemed like hours, she finally was drowsy enough to close her eyes and slip into a world of vivid dreams.

In the dream, rich colors seemed to swirl in waves in her peripheral vision and yet she found herself back at the studio, this time completely alone with the exhibits on the main floor. She saw a light under the...