Shadows of Doubt

Chapter 77: Shadows of Doubt

As the village basked in the newfound clarity brought by the dispelling of the fog, a new sense of unease settled over Luna and Asher. Despite their victory in controlling the orb's power, they couldn't shake the feeling that something sinister lurked just beyond their reach.

One evening, as they patrolled the outskirts of the village, they stumbled upon a series of mysterious symbols etched into the ground. The symbols glowed with an ominous light, and Luna felt a chill run down her spine.

"Asher, look," she whispered, pointing towards the symbols. "These are similar to the ones we found in the cave. But why are they here, so close to the village?"

Asher frowned, his brow furrowed in concern. "I don't know, Luna, but we need to find out. These symbols could be a sign of a looming threat."

They decided to follow the trail of symbols, hoping it would lead them to answers. As they ventured deeper into the forest, the air grew heavy with tension, and the shad