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The Echo Bloom

## The Echo Bloom The rain smelled of wet stone and something ancient, a scent Elara hadn’t encountered outside the archives. Here, tucked deep within the Cascade Conservation Zone, even the rain felt… different. A hum vibrated through her boots,…

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The Static Bloom

## The Static Bloom The chipped Formica countertop smelled of stale coffee and regret. Wren traced the hairline crack with a fingertip, ignoring the ache in her temples. Three days since she’d last slept more than ninety minutes at a…

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