Above, us, in the dark shadows of the outer solar system, there is the shape of something unknown, something unspeakable. It waits, it bides its time, and as the days of summer grow longer, so does its voice grow louder.<br><br>On the quiet island of Sarah Ann in the Pacific Ocean, home of the renowned Firmament Foundation, awkward teenager Eirian Calohan has come in search of the mystery of their father's recent demise. Instead, they are confronted with the stark contrast between languid life on the tiny island and an unspeakable cosmic horror.<br><br>Together with their new friends, they set out to unravel the truth surrounding the death of their father and to also uncover just what it is that the Foundation has reached out to in the dark eternal night of the distant void.

All Cats Are Beautiful

Still, with resignation, they also felt it would be rude to keep her waiting, and thus crossed the room and unlocked the door, pulling it open and readying a greeting.


From the bed, the magcat opened one eye, interested in the unfolding of events, but not yet committed to participating in them.


“I’m glad this is the right room,” Poppy said, whilst still appearing somewhat resentful that it wasthe right room.


“H-How did you know where I’m staying?” Eirian stammered, confused and perplexed at the sight of the girl on the threshold of their room.


“Because this is the only place in town for tourists,” she answered. “I simply asked the guy at reception which room the new kid was in.”


Chapter 14