Chapter 24

As the door creaked open, a chilling draft swept into the room, sending shivers down Samantha's spine. She peered into the darkness, straining to see what lay beyond. Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.

"Who dares to enter the forbidden chamber?" it echoed, sending a shiver down Samantha's spine.

Samantha's heart raced as she stepped cautiously forward. "It's me, Samantha. Is anyone there?"

There was a moment of silence before the voice responded, "Samantha? What are you doing here?"

"It's urgent," Samantha replied, her voice trembling slightly. "I need your help."

The figure emerged from the shadows, revealing a face she hadn't seen in years. It was her old mentor, Elias, his eyes filled with a mixture of surprise and concern.

"What's happened?" he asked, his voice grave.

Samantha took a deep breath, steadying herself. "It's about the prophecy," she began. "I think I've deciphered it, but I need your expertise to confirm my findings."

Elias's eyes widened in disbelief. "The prophecy