the last glove (10)

sun shine on a gloomy day

Ava’s mind raced as she connected the dots. “Thank you, Samantha. I’ll find out more.” With a newfound urgency, Ava hits the streets again, combing through Ella’s last known activities.

It didn’t take long to track down “The Magician”— a notorious underground figure rumored to be involved in illicit dealings within the entertainment industry.

The meeting was set for that night in a dimly lit bar on the outskirts of the city. Ava arrived, blending in with the shadows, scanning the room until her gaze landed on a tall figure in a dark trench coat.