Chapter 12: The Aftermath
Emma's eyes flickered open, and she found herself back in her own bed, surrounded by the familiar comforts of her apartment. But something felt off.
As she sat up, Emma realized that she had no memory of how she had gotten there. The last thing she remembered was being pulled towards The Devourer's maw.
She threw off the covers and stumbled out of bed, her heart racing with fear. What had happened to her? Had she really been consumed by The Devourer, or had it all been some kind of twisted dream?
As she staggered through the apartment, Emma noticed something strange. The symbol from the cult's documents was etched into the wall, pulsing with a faint, malevolent energy.
She knew then that it hadn't been a dream. The cult had really summoned The Devourer, and Emma had been a part of it.
But what did it mean? Was she still herself, or had she been changed forever by her encounter with The Devourer?
As Emma stared at the symbol, she felt a creeping sense of dread. She knew that she had to find answers, but she was afraid of what she might discover.