The Call Beyond the Veil

Daniel's breath came in shallow gasps, his body still tingling from the invisible force that had nearly pulled him into the abyss. His pulse hammered in his ears, drowning out the faint whispers that seemed to hang in the air around him. It was as if his very being was vibrating, torn between two realities—one tethered to the world he knew, and the other, beckoning him to a place beyond comprehension. The tendrils of ancient darkness had almost claimed him, and something deep inside of him recognized it, an instinctual call that resonated with his very soul.