He blew out a single candle behind prison glass, crying alone. Then the cell door unlocked, and guards brought out a massive cake. Everything changed
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Chapter 4 / 10
Chapter 4 - The Thief of Time
"Time's up, inmate." The heavy, authoritative voice of Officer Davis broke the spell. A hand clamped down on Arthur's shoulder, firm and uncompromising. The spell was shattered. The panic set in. Arthur scrambled to press both hands against the glass one last time, his chest heaving with silent sobs. Sarah pressed her hand to his through the barrier, Mia reaching out with chubby fingers. As he was pulled away, the image of his family shrinking in the distance etched itself into his mind—a beautiful, agonizing torture.
