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Weekly Contest #303
The Bitter Alchemist Mira’s hands trembled as she poured the last of the crushed nightshade into the vial, the acrid scent stinging her nose. The apothecary’s shop was dim, lit only by a flickering oil lamp that cast jagged shadows across shelves of dusty jars. Outside, the village of Thornwick slept, unaware of the poison brewing in its heart. Mira’s heart, though—she swore it was still in the right place, even if her actions tonight would brand her a monster. She wasn’t always like this. Once, Mira had been Thornwick’s beloved healer, her ...
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