Whispering Shadows

Chapter 6: The Whispering Shadows

Emilia stood there, her heart still racing from the battle with the shadow within. She felt a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that she had faced her inner demons and emerged victorious.

But as she looked around the room, she began to feel a creeping sense of unease. The symbols on the walls seemed to be watching her, their pulsing energy now feeling more like a warning than a protection.

And then, she heard it. A faint whispering in her ear, a soft and raspy voice that seemed to be coming from all around her.

"Emilia...Emilia...you think you've won, but you've only just begun..."

She spun around, trying to locate the source of the voice, but there was no one there. Ryder was still holding her hand, his eyes fixed on hers with a concerned expression.

"What's wrong?" he asked, his voice low and urgent.

"I hear a voice," Emilia replied, her own voice barely above a whisper. "It's whispering in my ear, telling me that I've only just begun..."

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