The ghost's disappearance left Elias feeling uneasy. The narrow alley before him seemed to stretch deeper than it should have, as though it defied the natural layout of the city.
His instincts told him to turn back, but curiosity tugged at him, urging him forward. He couldn't shake the feeling that the ghost had lured him here for a reason.
[Are you seriously considering going in there?. This doesn't feel right, User.]
"I know," Elias murmured, taking a cautious step forward. "But I need to see what's here. It's too strange to ignore."
The alley was silent, the bustling marketplace behind him fading into a distant hum. The further he walked, the darker the passage became, the walls narrowing around him until they felt oppressive.
Despite the tight space, Elias pressed on. After several minutes of walking, the alley suddenly opened up into a vast, unfamiliar landscape.
Elias blinked in surprise.