Chapter 39: Destiny Unfolding

Every needle of Peter fell with meticulous caution. Once all the silver needles on the tray were set, he picked up a prepared brush, dipped it in rooster blood, and painted an eerie totem on the child's face. The totem bore a striking resemblance to an ancient design known in Velmoria. When Peter paused, the child suddenly let out a strange noise. It was a hoarse cry, clearly not that of a child but an old man.  Jeremy, standing nearby, heard the sound and felt a shiver down his spine as if...