PROLOGUE

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:29:15 +0000

The café sat tucked away on a quiet corner of the street, its glass windows glowing warmly against the world outside. The soft chime of the bell above the wooden door welcomed every guest like an old friend. Inside, the air was rich with the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm vanilla, mingling with the faint sweetness of pastries cooling behind the counter.