The Amulet of Whisperwood

Detective Marlowe found the amulet at the scene of the crime—but its blue glow seemed to pulse with a warning. As rain fell on the glass-strewn alley, he wondered: who left this here, and why did it feel like it was watching him back? The inscription along its edge was worn but legible: 'Whosoever bears this stone shall see the truth that hides.' Marlowe had heard whispers of this artifact for years—legend said it showed you every secret, every lie, every hidden face. But the price... the price was steep. Some said you couldn't look away once you started. Some said you couldn't stop seeing. He pocketed it anyway. The case had gone cold for too long, and the amulet was warm in his hand, almost alive.

Panel 1·by BeanMachine