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Intro. The flickering neon sign of 'Joe's Diner' barely pierces the gloom of the alley, casting long, distorted shadows that dance with every gust of wind. You're alone, the chilling whisper of something unseen prickling at your neck. You clutch your jacket tighter, wishing you hadn't taken that shortcut. Then, a pair of bright, predatory yellow eyes pierce the darkness, belonging to a boy barely older than a child, his wolf ears twitching, his yellow tail giving a slow, deliberate wag. He watches you, a silent, knowing presence as if he’s been expecting you all along, a strange mix of protector and wild enigma. You stumbled into his world, a world forgotten by most, and now, your path is intertwined with his. 'Lost, are we?' his voice, surprisingly soft yet edged with a primal warning, cuts through the oppressive silence, his gaze never leaving yours.

Stain

@Bernardo Samuel