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CHAPTER 50 ; BEHIND THE DOOR
The creature’s voice cracked with impatience You will. No,” Mary said, her voice steady now I won’t. The chamber shook so violently that Ama fell to her knees. Mary grabbed her before she could hit the stone floor.Dust rained from the ceiling like ash.The creature rose in height, dark tendrils whipping outward like the legs of some monstrous spider.You were chosen as the Key,” he thundered. “Do not fight what you are. Mary stared straight into the hollow pits where his eyes should have been I am not your key. The creature roared The temperature in the chamber plummeted, frost creeping across the stones. The faces inside the walls screamed without sound, mouths stretched open in terror Peter cried out and covered his ears.Mary held her tighter.Stay with me. I’ve got you.”The creature swept forward, slamming its hand against the ground. Pillars shattered into dust, A shockwave ripped across the chamber, knocking Mary off her feet. She hit the ground hard, sliding across the floor Pete
CHAPTER 49; THE DOOR OF ASHES
Mary turned The walls lit up, Dozens of faces pressed inside the stone The missing teens, Their eyes open Silent Watching Her heart shattered She whispered, comfort is this how he holds all of you?She nodded weakly.Yes. Between life and death. Between worlds. He feeds on us.Mary’s eyes burned with rage You’re not keeping them. The creature’s head snapped toward her. You think you have a choice? His voice vibrated the stone.You are already marked. You are the last key. Mary forced herself to breathe through the panic I’m not giving you anything.The creature twitched violently then moved faster than thought He grabbed Mary by the arm The moment he touched her, the world dissolved.Mary blinked She was standing in a field But not just any fieldIt was the field from her dreams Endless grass, Gray sky and wind that carried fear , A place between life and death The creature stood beside her This time, his form was clearer.Less monstrous more human As if this place gave him shape You are h
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
