Chapter 6

The Shifting Sands

Anya practices her gift, learning to control its intensity. She discovers her gaze can soothe, strengthen, and even reshape gum, but uncontrolled bursts cause chaos. Each attempt is a gamble.

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My fingers, usually clumsy and unsure, felt strangely alive as I focused on the small, lumpy blob of gum resting on the workbench. It was a dull, muddy

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