Chapter 127: Hysteria

Shaking off the sensation, Elena selected a few titles and made her way to the checkout counter. But as she stood in line, the feeling of being watched intensified, sending a shiver down her spine. She cast a furtive glance around the store, but there was no one nearby who could account for the sensation. Elena paid for her books and stepped out onto the sidewalk, the cool breeze providing little relief from the oppressive sense of dread that hung in the air. The day was so nice; she did not want to go back just yet. Since she was already outside, she bought a cup of coffee decided to visit an art supply store a few blocks away, hoping the change of scenery would ease her nerves a bit. As she entered the store, Elena was greeted by a familiar smell of paint and graphite. She walked around, sampling new colors and getting a new set of brushes. She had hurried over from Feather city, so she did not bring a lot of her art supplies with her. She got some new things as she walked aro