Chapter 93 Eat This And Stay

• Eventually, Ira came back as night fell, her silhouette barely distinguishable against the dusky sky. She had spent the last few hours wandering along the beach, letting the sound of the waves crashing against the shore drown out her thoughts. Her mind had been a whirlpool of emotions, memories, and uncertainties ever since she found herself in this strange place. The solace she sought in the rhythmic motion of the sea had only slightly eased the turmoil within her.
• As she approached the house, a sense of foreboding crept over her. The structure stood silent and imposing, its darkened windows like hollow eyes staring back at her. She hesitated for a moment, the urge to turn back and return to the relative safety of the beach strong within her. But the cool night air was growing colder, and the promise of warmth and shelter beckoned her inside.
• The door creaked open as she stepped into the house. The dim interior was illuminated only by the faint glow of the moonlight seeping through the windows. She immediately noticed the dining table, where a solitary meal awaited her. A note beside the plate caught her eye. She picked it up and read the simple message: "Eat this."