Strange loss of connection

Sage walked into the sitting room, her fingers fidgeting as she thought about what Ashton had told her. She knew she shouldn't get involved, but she couldn't help but wonder.

She sighed deeply and sat on the couch, basking in the warmth of the room. Her gaze was drawn to the fireplace, and the flames reflected in her eyes almost as if they were calling to her.

She could suddenly hear whispers that sounded more like cries and screams echoing from the fire, and her gaze was fixed on the fire.

"What is that?" She asked slowly, standing up and taking slow steps toward the fire. The whispers became louder with each step she took, and as she got closer to it, she heard a terrified scream from the fire, startling her and forcing her to take a small step back.