Maren's heart pounded as she stood at the door. She stared at the door's sign. For a moment, she thought she must've gotten the wrong place. But no, the letters matched perfectly.
Eternal Happiness.
She swallowed hard and reached for the door handle. The noise inside was loud enough to make her hesitate. The place was filled with rowdy laughter and the occasional sound of cheer or groan of defeat.
Maren took a small breath and pushed the door open.
A wave of warmth and noise hit her all at once.
Inside, the air was filled with energy. People gathered around several tables. And on that table, dice were rolled, and coins were thrown. Lanterns hung from the ceiling, their glow bouncing off the walls and illuminating faces filled with thrill and tension.
Maren blinked rapidly, taken aback.
'This place... it looks completely…'
