C21 Into the Abyss of Nightshade

The night draped itself over Kasbah's Kiss like a velvet curtain, cocooning the restaurant in an air of mystery and intrigue. But for Elara, the darkness held more than just secrets—it also harbored shadows of doubt that crept into her mind like tendrils of smoke, clouding her thoughts and casting a pall over her once unshakeable confidence.

As she stood at the pass