A closer examination
With his glasses adjusted, Dr. Allen bent over the small creature and analyzed every detail. “When you found it, was it alone?” he asked without taking his eyes off it. The air seemed thick as he examined it. “Yes, it was by the roses. There was nothing else nearby,” I replied. He confirmed it with a nod and picked up a magnifying glass. Silence filled the room and his every movement made my anticipation grow.

A closer inspection
