Chapter 6: The Gathering Shadows.

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Trevor took a deep breath, steeling himself as he ventured deeper into the labyrinthine corridors. The air was thick with an unsettling energy, the darkness pressing in on him like a living entity. He kept moving, the dim light from his flashlight flickering as he turned a corner.

Suddenly, he stumbled upon a group of lost souls, their figures flickering in and out of existence like mirages. They looked at him with hollow eyes, fear etched into their features.

"Help us," one of them whispered, stepping forward. "We've been trapped here for so long."

Trevor's heart raced. "What happened? How did you end up here?"

A woman with long, tangled hair spoke up, her voice trembling. "The mirror... it calls to those who seek power. We were drawn to it, and now we're nothing but shadows."

"Nyx..." Trevor whispered, the name catching in his throat. He had to find her, but could she truly be trusted? The seeds of doubt he had been nurturing began to sprout.

"Be careful," another lost soul warned, "she's different now. The darkness has a hold on her."

Trevor felt a chill creep down his spine. "Where is she?" he asked urgently.

"Follow the whispers," the woman said, her eyes darting nervously. "But know that the truth is dangerous. It may break you."

With those ominous words echoing in his mind, Trevor pressed on, the flickering lights guiding him further into the shadows.

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