Chapter 1: Introduction
"Oh dear," Christine whispered under her breath, "I don't know about this."
She stood in the dimly lit hallway, clutching a worn-out paper bag containing three crusty loaves of bread and a wilted bunch of broccoli. At the end of the hall, Christine could see the outline of a door slightly ajar--her roommates' lair. She knew better than to enter without permission, but hunger gnawed at her insides, and she needed sustenance.
With a deep sigh, Christine steeled herself and pushed open the door.
The smell of sweat, cigarettes, and something unidentifiable wafted out, making her wrinkle her nose in disgust. Bambi and Destiny sat on an ancient couch, engrossed in their typical banter, neither noticing Christine's entrance.
"Hey guys, I got us some groceries," Christine tried to sound cheery, setting down the bag on the cluttered coffee table. Her voice echoed through the empty space, amplifying the awkward silence.
Bambi glanced up, a sly grin spreading across her face.
"Oh, look, it's our little Christine," she said, her gravelly voice sending shivers down Christine's spine. "What do you need? Or should we say, what do we need?"
Destiny followed her gaze, her piercing green eyes locking onto Christine as she rose from the couch. The tension between them became palpable, and Christine could feel her heart pounding in her chest. "We're running low on supplies, sweetie," Destiny purred, sauntering toward Christine.