Chapter:3

The Unexpected Fate

In the vibrant metropolis of New York, a cool evening descended upon the city. The bustling streets overflowed with hurried pedestrians, and the symphony of car horns and conversations resonated in the atmosphere. Adeline strolled along the congested sidewalk, lost in contemplation, her thoughts consumed by the upcoming rendezvous with her editor and the creative musings swirling in her mind.

Simultaneously, on the other side of town, Zack, clad in a crisp suit, conducted his business...