The night was unusually dark, and the rain was relentless. Silas pressed his back against the cold brick of a narrow alleyway, his breath visible in the freezing air.

Using the operative's momentary distraction, Silas drove his elbow into the man's ribs. The operative gasped, losing his grip on the bag.

🎒 The Keeper of Secrets

Silas took his payment in silence, turned, and walked out into the morning sun. He needed a new bag, but he knew exactly where to find another indestructible zipper.

She gripped the serpent-shaped pull tab and pulled it back. The Bag Zip slid open with a smooth, effortless, and highly satisfying zzziiip . The ledger inside was bone dry.