Bound by Darkness

Chapter 4: The Unseen Threat

Y/N and Yeonjun spent the next day gathering the items needed for the ritual. The atmosphere in their apartments grew increasingly oppressive, the sense of being watched intensifying with each passing hour. They knew the entity was aware of their plans, and they could feel its anger.

As midnight approached, they prepared the ritual space in Y/N's apartment, setting up candles and drawing the symbols from Minji's journal on the floor. The necklace lay in the center, its eye pendant glinting in the candlelight.

"We have to stay focused," Yeonjun said, his voice steady but his eyes betraying his fear. "No matter what happens, we can't let it distract us."

Y/N nodded, taking a deep breath. "Let's do this."

They began the incantation, their voices low and firm. The air around them seemed to vibrate, and the shadows in the room grew darker, coalescing into a menacing shape. The entity had manifested, a swirling mass of darkness with eyes that seemed to pierce their very souls.

"You cannot banish me," a voice hissed, echoing in their minds. "I am eternal."

Y/N's heart pounded, but she kept her focus, repeating the incantation. The entity lashed out, knocking over candles and trying to break the circle they had drawn. Yeonjun grabbed her hand, their combined strength fueling their resolve.

The room grew colder, the entity's presence suffocating. But as they continued the ritual, the necklace began to glow, its light pushing back the darkness. The entity shrieked, a sound that made their blood run cold, but they pressed on, their voices growing louder.

With a final burst of light, the entity was drawn into the necklace, its form dissolving into nothingness. The room fell silent, the oppressive atmosphere lifting as if a great weight had been removed.

"We did it," Y/N whispered, tears of relief streaming down her face.

Yeonjun nodded, pulling her into a tight embrace. "It's over."