Chap 24

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Eztli's eyes widened in disbelief as the once familiar room vanished, replaced by a dense forest of towering trees that seemed to stretch endlessly into the horizon

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Eztli's eyes widened in disbelief as the once familiar room vanished, replaced by a dense forest of towering trees that seemed to stretch endlessly into the horizon. The leaves whispered in a haunting melody as a hush fell over the landscape, causing unease to settle deep within Eztli's heart. 

A sense of disorientation gripped Eztli as confusion clouded their mind. Where had the room  gone? And where were Rono, Konane, and Zacil? 

As Eztli ventured further into the labyrinth of trees, a voice, sinister and cold, echoed in their mind. "This is no dream," it hissed, sending a shiver down Eztli's spine. The voice seemed to come from within them, a presence that was not their own.

 It was then that she heard a disembodied voice echoing through the trees, a voice laden with darkness and promises of power. "Join me, Eztli, and you will gain the strength you've always craved. Together, we can reshape this world," the voice whispered, its words laced with a seductive allure that sent shivers down her spine.

As Eztli struggled to resist the pull of the voice, it spoke again, this time with a menacing edge. "If you resist, you and your friends will suffer. Submit, and all will be well," it threatened, weaving a web of fear and urgency around her, clouding her thoughts with doubt and confusion.But Eztli, despite the darkness that threatened to envelop her, found a glimmer of defiance within her heart. "No... I'm not like you," she whispered, her voice trembling but resolute.


Its dark presence loomed over her like a shroud, its form obscured by tendrils of smoky mist that writhed and twisted around its figure. The air grew thick with a palpable sense of foreboding as the entity's voice slithered through the darkness, sending chills down Eztli's spine.


"You don't know what awaits you, nor do your friends. Do you truly believe you can fight ?" The voice reverberated through the trees, each word resonating like a sinister melody that echoed in the silence of the night.


Eztli's heart pounded in her chest, fear tightening its grip on her soul. She could feel the weight of the entity's words pressing down on her, suffocating her with the weight of impending doom. "What do you want from me?" she managed to whisper, her voice barely above a breath.The entity's laugh was a hollow, mocking sound that seemed to come from all directions at once. "I will ensure that you confront your greatest fears," it hissed, its words dripping with malice. "The darkness isn't just around you; it's within you."


In the depths of the forest, Zacil lay sprawled on the forest floor, her brow furrowed in pain as she struggled against an unseen force that held her down


As Konane wandered aimlessly, calling out for Eztli and Zacil. His voice, tinged with worry and confusion, reverberated through the labyrinthine woods, bouncing off the ancient trees that stood sentinel in their path.


Meanwhile, Rono raced through the forest, his heart pounding in his chest as he sought an escape from the eerie realm that had ensnared them. The trees blurred past him in a dizzying whirl, the branches gnarled and twisted like grasping fingers reaching out to ensnare him.


As panic threatened to overwhelm him, a sudden hush fell over the forest, and Rono stumbled to a stop. In the stillness, he heard a faint whisper, a voice that sent a chill down his spine. "Zacil, the demons possess me," it murmured, the words hanging heavy in the air.


And then, as if by some unseen force, Rono and Konane found themselves face to face in a small clearing, the shadows of the trees dancing around them in a macabre waltz. Their eyes met, reflecting the fear and uncertainty that gripped their hearts.


Patli reached out to touch the weathered handle of the door. A shiver ran down her spine as she felt a strange, eerie chill emanating from it. With a determined look on her face, she slowly turned the handle and pushed the door open, revealing a sight that took their breath away.

Beyond the threshold lay a dense, forest, bathed in ethereal light filtering through the leaves of towering trees. The air hummed with eerie melody, and a soft mist clung to the forest floor, adding an air of mystery to the scene.


Peta frowned in confusion. "What is this, Patli?" she asked, her voice tinged with both fear and wonder.

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