She Bought This Ring at a Thrift Store — Then An Expert Discovers This

Inspection

Back home, Alison slipped the ring onto her middle finger. It fit surprisingly well, even though it was not made for her. She examined it under a desk lamp, tracing the carvings again. They were a mixture of doodles and written words, although not in a language she recognized. The green stone shimmered under the light, catching her off guard with an almost flashlight brightness.