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CHAPTER 48; THE REALM OF ECHOES
The man’s smile widened Not want. I serve. And you have trespassed. We’re here for the teens,” Mary said firmly The man’s expression softened, almost sympathetic, They came willingly.That’s a lie,” Mary fired back He tilted his head. “Is it? They followed the dreams. They followed the whispers. Just like you.Mary froze How do you know about He raised one finger. Because he chose you long before you chose this job, Officer Mary.”Fear twisted in her stomach, but she refused to show it I’m taking those kids back.The man’s smile vanished You will take nothing from Bogahill.He snapped his fingers once The church shook The floorboards warped. The windows shattered inward The pews collapsed like brittle bones The team stumbled, fighting to maintain their balance, And then all at once The church went silent The man vanished.The Bishop lowered his cross shakily.Peter’s whispered, “What just happened? Mary stared at the sealed floor where the glow had been.Her voice was low. Steady. Determined
CHAPTER 47; CHAMBERS OF WHISPER
Mary didn’t focus on the windows She was focused on the feeling That pull. That invisible tug in her chest and head. Like a magnet locking onto something hidden deep beneath the wooden floor. She swallowed hard and stepped forward There’s something… here,” she murmured The Bishop turned toward her. “What do you feel? Mary shook her head. “It’s not like a feeling. More like—someone calling.The Bishop stiffened. “A voice? Not exactly.” She pressed her palm against her sternum. “More like… a presence. As if one of the teens is nearby. Watching. Waiting. one of the officers, paused and faced Mary. “We didn’t see anyone when we entered the building. Mary glanced around the dim sanctuary I don’t think they’re… physically here.”Bishop Andoh bowed his head slightly. “Then they are trapped. In between.A shiver ran down Mary’s spine. “In between what?He turned the cross in his hand, the wood scraping softly.“Between the living and where Bogahill wants them.The lights flickered The air shifte
CHAPTER 46; ECHOES OF THE MISSING
The only place where the truth can’t hide What truth?” John demanded, shakingMary lifted her hand and touched the edge of the stone platform.Instantly, the ground shuddered.A shockwave of cold air rippled through the cavern, blowing Amelia’s hair back and extinguishing every faint glow around them.The cavern plunged into darkness.Officer peter stumbled backward.Mary! What did you do? Mary backed up immediately.I don’t know I didn’t do anything I barely touched it!A deep voice echoed not the Night Walker’s.Older, Heavier Like a thousand voices speaking as one.THE QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED.Mary frozeThe walls vibrated.Comfort screamed,Caroline grabbed Mary’s arm Mary DON’T MOVE this is how the Core responds to presence. It’s awakening because we triggered it.John staggered forward What question?! What did we ask?!Caroline whispered Truth. It always reveals truth. Mary felt her heart slam against her ribs Truth about WHAT? The voice answered her directly ABOUT HIM.A pulse of silver light b
CHAPTER 45; CORE OF BOGAHILL
He’s warning you, If you take another step closer to the Core Mary stepped forward anyway.The Night Walker roared, the chamber shaking Caroline screamed MARY STOP HE’LL ATTACK HE’LL TEAR US APART Mary didn’t stop Her voice was calm, steady, controlled You’re afraid.The Night Walker froze The void stopped swirling Mary continued You’re afraid of what’s in the Core. The Night Walker’s body twitched violently, ribs spreading like broken wings THE CORE IS FORBIDDEN Mary stepped closer, Forbidden for who? He didn’t answer.His claws sank into the groundHis shoulders shook, Caroline whispered He can’t enter the Core chamber. Whatever is in there… it weakens him.Officer john blinked So you’re saying Caroline nodded Yes.The Core is his greatest threat.Mary took another step toward the descending tunnel behind the Memory Heart The Night Walker SCREECHED An earth-shattering, ear splitting roar.The bone walls cracked The floor shook violently Comfort fell to her knees, hands over her ears.Peter
CHAPTER 44; MEMORY HEART CHAMBER
Then we move faster before he figures out how to block us. They continued downward The glow turned darker The bone beneath their feet vibrated A low rumble echoed deep, ancient, mournful John shivered What was that sound? Caroline spoke without looking back.The realm…It knows we’re inside its heart path.It’s waking up.Peter muttered Fantastic. Just fantastic.”The path curved sharply and then opened into another vast chamber Larger than the ribcage.Larger than the spine room The ceiling rose so high it vanished into blackness The center of the chamber pulsed with dim red light.But what caught their eyes was the shape in the middle. A massive, hollowed orb of bonesuspended above the ground by thick, sinewy tendons.Inside the orb, something flickered Something like distorted images, Shadows, Reflections Caroline stepped forward, breath trembling This is it.Mary frowned What is it?Caroline looked at her, eyes wide with both terror and awe The Memory Heart.Everything he’s taken stored
Chapter 11 ; THE WRONG TURN
The sun hung low in the sky, painting the road ahead in streaks of gold and orange, and the air was alive with the laughter and chatter of five friends escaping the humdrum of their daily lives. Charles drove with a careful hand on the wheel, his fingers tapping absentmindedly to a song only he could hear. Beside him, Eric reclined with his arms crossed, eyes half-closed against the glare of the setting sun, while Mary and Comfort debated loudly about the best place to camp for the night. Henry, the quietest of the group, squinted out the window, sensing something in the air he couldn’t quite name, a tingle at the back of his neck that made him shiver despite the warmth of the late afternoon. The journey had begun as a simple road trip a chance to escape the city, to laugh and breathe and be free but it had grown long and winding, the miles stretching like an endless ribbon beneath the tires. Each turn seemed familiar, yet subtly off, as though the road itself had a mind. Charles laug
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