Science Fiction
The Celestial Collector
A Tale of Time, Porcelain, and the Hidden Harvest of the Damned
As the velvet curtains parted, Professor Elara Vex surveyed the grand hall with an air of detached curiosity. The year was 1889, and the Exposition Universelle in Paris was abuzz with the crème de la crème of international society. Amidst the swirling throngs of flappers and dappers, Elara's gaze rested on the most regal of exhibits: a majestic French porcelain vase adorned with an intricate oxblood glaze that seemed to weep with an otherworldly intensity.The professor's fascination with this enigmatic artifact stretched back years.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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605 Words