The Depths of Deception

The air seemed heavier as the group advanced further into the Shadow's domain. The signal from Finn's device grew erratic, flickering like a faulty heartbeat, and with each step, the terrain became more alien. Shards of jagged obsidian jutted from the ground, and the faint hum of unseen energy pulsed through the air.

Ruby led the group, her rifle slung across her back, her eyes scanning for threats. She could feel the Shadow's presence, a suffocating weight pressing against her mind. "Stay sharp," she said quietly. "We don't know what we're walking into."

Zoe tightened her grip on her blade, her jaw clenched. "If it's anything like the last monolith, it'll come at us hard."

"This feels different," Selene murmured, her weapon glowing faintly. "Stronger. Like he's drawing us in."

Finn glanced up from his device, his face pale. "It's not just the signal. The readings are… off the charts. Whatever's ahead, it's big."