Chapter 33: The Shadow of Fear

The door immediately gave way and opened. A wave of heat escaped from within, carrying with it a strong scent of sulfur and ash. Pascal stepped through the threshold and motioned for Sam to follow.

As they journeyed through the hallways, they were met with all sorts of disquieting creatures and passageways, some of which were barely navigable without missing a step or two. Eventually, they reached their destination, a tall and imposing chamber full of skeletons and human corpses.

Sam shuddered, the fear pulsing in his veins. He shot towards the exit like a bullet, leaving an afterimage just as Pascal suddenly appeared at the entrance. He fell back, quivering in fear.

"Don't kill me," he begged. "This is the location of my coven. I had no idea they had left."

Pascal stepped forward and responds curtly "I gave you a chance and you didn't take it".

His arm stretched towards Sam, his claws thrust into his fragile chest and pulled out his still-beating heart. Pain and terror crossed Sam's