Chapter 12: Ink

The "Red Romance" in front of Ethan Greaves was not some shady joint. It was a café on Prosperity Road, Old City District. Star City's cost of living was not high. Life moved at a slower pace, and there were not many people chasing that boutique, artsy vibe. Coffee shops were rare to begin with. Red Romance Café was even deader than most. Ethan had never been inside, but he had heard the rumors. The prices were so outrageous they bordered on insanity. A single cup of Blue Mountain Coffee cost...