Chapter 5: The Messenger

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Nov 9, 2024. Early Morning

The Bellweathers were enjoying a peaceful breakfast when a loud knock echoed through the house. Peter, curious and slightly alarmed, opened the door to find a 15-year-old boy standing there, panting and exhausted.

"Who are you?" Sol asked, stepping forward.

"My name is Theodore," the boy gasped, catching his breath. "I need to talk to you about Max. My father works for Lilith."

The room fell silent. "Who is Lilith?" William asked, his voice steady but urgent.

Theodore quickly explained. "Lilith is the woman who captured Max. She's powerful and dangerous. My father is part of her army at Ravencroft Mining. I overheard them talking about Max being taken to another world."

Sol narrowed her eyes, skepticism etched on her face. "How do we know this isn’t a trap or an illusion?"

Theodore looked desperate. "I swear, it's not a trap. I heard them talking last night. My father and mother were discussing it. My father... he's done bad things, but he joined the army for our family. I saw pictures of you in their house. That's how I found you."

Susan shivered, feeling a cold dread. Sol called for a meeting at the long table and invited Theodore to join them.

As everyone gathered, Sol began. "Max has been captured by a woman named Lilith. She's also the one who took Jane Brenner. Theodore here says Lilith is extremely powerful."

Theodore nodded. "She is. You need to prepare. She can create worlds of darkness and manipulate them."

"I won’t underestimate her," Sol declared. "We need a plan."

In the Other World

Max slowly regained consciousness. As he opened his eyes, he saw a girl. He blinked, trying to focus. It was Jane Brenner. He sat up quickly, startling her.

"Jane! You're real," Max exclaimed.

Jane, equally surprised, asked, "How do you know who I am?"

Max explained everything. "We’ve been searching for you. Sol saw you in her visions. I came here to help, but Lilith captured me."

"Why are you here?" Jane asked, still trying to grasp the situation.

"Because of Lilith. She’s powerful," Max replied. "Sol and the others are planning to rescue you."

Jane sighed, looking defeated. "Lilith is incredibly strong. She created this world where darkness thrives. It’s nearly impossible to escape."

Max looked at her determinedly. "We’ll find a way. Sol won’t give up on you."

(End of Chapter 5, Book 2)

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