Chapter 82: Eclipsed Destiny

Amidst the swirling mist, a hushed whisper echoed through the darkness, sending shivers down our spines. We exchanged wary glances, searching for the source of the eerie voice that seemed to emanate from the very shadows themselves.

"Who's there?" I called out, my voice quivering with apprehension. The only response was a faint rustling, as if someone—or something—was moving just beyond our sight.

"Perhaps it's just the wind," suggested my companion, though the tremor in their voice betrayed their uncertainty. But I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this mysterious presence than mere natural phenomena.

As we pressed forward, the whispering grew louder, more insistent, as if beckoning us deeper into the darkness. Goosebumps prickled along my arms, and I couldn't shake the sense of foreboding that hung heavy in the air.

"We should turn back," I whispered, my heart pounding in my chest. But even as the words left my lips, I knew it was too late. The shadows had enveloped