Cliffhanger Stories

Chapter 11: The Matriarch’s Verdict

The chaos of the ballroom eventually bled into the quieter, more contained frenzy of the venue’s back rooms. Federal agents secured the documents, journalists pushed [more…]

Cliffhanger Stories

Chapter 12: The Quiet Aftermath

The caterers, a flurry of tired movements, began to dismantle the remnants of the jubilee. Silver platters were stacked, half-eaten pastries wrapped, and floral arrangements [more…]