Chapter 07: Grimjaw Caverns

Elara awoke to the unsettling sensation of cold metal against her wrists. Her eyelids fluttered open, and as her vision cleared, the stark reality of her situation came crashing down. She was lying on a rough bed, her hands tightly bound to the bed's iron back grill with coarse ropes that bit into her skin. The air was thick with a damp, musty odor, and the stone walls around her seemed to close in, adding to the oppressive atmosphere. A sense of panic surged through her as she realized her mouth was sealed shut with a piece of tape, stifling any attempt to scream or call for help.