Chapter 6: Shadows of the Past

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Amelia's determination to uncover Veron's secrets only grew stronger. She began to notice strange occurrences around town, whispers of a dark history that seemed to follow Veron wherever he went.

One night, she decided to follow him, tracking his footsteps to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. As she watched from the shadows, Veron slipped inside, his figure disappearing into the darkness.

Amelia's heart raced as she crept closer, her ears straining to pick up any sound. Suddenly, a faint hum filled the air, followed by the soft glow of candles.

She peered through a grimy window, her eyes widening as she took in the scene before her. Veron stood amidst a circle of candles, his eyes closed, his face twisted in a mixture of pain and longing.

As Amelia watched, transfixed, Veron's eyes snapped open, his gaze locking onto hers. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the air thick with tension.

Then, Veron vanished, leaving Amelia shaken and confused. But as she turned to leave, she noticed something etched into the wall, a message scrawled in red ink:

"The devil's in the shadows, waiting to claim me."

Amelia's heart skipped a beat as she realized that Veron's secrets were far more sinister than she had ever imagined.

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