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Illusions in the Jungle of Nightmares
Author: Abu Ulfah
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Criiiet... criiet... The dry branches clawed at the sky, like wrinkled fingers reaching upward, and the shadows seemed to devour the last rays of sunlight, turning the once-mesmerizing forest into something gloomy and terrifying. The stench of wilted flowers pierced our noses, replacing the exotic fragrance that had once enchanted us. Cold, mocking laughter echoed among the trees, as if the forest itself was laughing at how powerless we were.

“It’s a trap!” Darren shouted, his eyes darting around to watch the shadows that seemed to move on their own. He quickly stuck close to Lyra, ready to protect her.

“We can’t trust anything in this place,” Seraphina muttered, her sword gleaming with caution in her hand. The illusion of beauty we had seen had vanished, leaving only unease and deep mistrust.

Lyra clutched the family journal tighter, its golden glow warm and steady amidst the darkness of the illusion. “We have to stay together and focused. Don’t let fear take over.”

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