As the shadows approached, Elara focused her energy, channeling the warmth and light she
had cultivated within herself and her community. She felt the power of the bookstore, the
stories shared, and the love that had blossomed around her.
With a defiant shout, she thrust her hand forward, releasing the light that erupted from her
core. It collided with the darkness, creating a blinding flash that momentarily illuminated the
room.
"Stand together!" Elara cried, urging Damien and Lucy to join her. They linked hands,
channeling their collective strength into the light.
As the shadows faltered, the woman's expression shifted from confidence to disbelief. "No!
This cannot be!"
The light pushed back against the darkness, forcing it to retreat until the shadows dissipated
entirely. The room fell silent, the echoes of their confrontation hanging in the air like a
memory.
YOU ARE READING
The Midnight Oath
RomanceThe story follows Elara Blackwood, a woman burdened by a dark secret, and Damien Voltaire, a mysterious man haunted by his own tragic past. When they meet under the strangest of circumstances, their connection ignites a forbidden passion. But beneat...
