Dove Verlhare's Discovery

They descended into the depths of Mystica's underground lab—the place that hummed with the eerie thrum of power and old secrets. The atmosphere was just as Liam remembered: off-putting, like the room itself was watching. Still, he remained unfazed.

But Ariana? She was wide-eyed, her steps cautious. Her gaze darted from floating orbs of light pulsing softly in the air to strange vials filled with swirling, color-shifting mist. Every corner seemed like a mystery wrapped in madness. And yet, it wasn't until they reached the heart of the room that her breath caught.

There, in the center—encased in a tall, transparent tank—floated a body.