Are they a sign of something bigger?
Or just a mistake that spiraled out of control?
As I step into the store, I brace myself.
Hoping for answers, fearing more questions.
This small discovery has opened a door.
One I’m not sure I want to walk through yet.
But soon, I’ll have to face what’s behind it.
Note: This story is a work of fiction inspired by real events. Names, characters, and details have been altered.