As soon as Amelia and Sophie crossed the threshold into the chamber, the air around them seemed to shift. The temperature dropped, and a strange energy filled the space. The walls seemed to close in, and Amelia felt as though she were being watched from all sides.
A low voice echoed in the chamber, though no one could see where it came from. "To pass the trials, you must prove your worth. Show that you are capable of holding the darkness at bay."
Amelia's heart pounded in her chest as she stepped forward, Sophie by her side. The first trial would begin, and they had no idea what lay ahead. But Amelia was certain of one thing: she wasn't going to let the darkness win—not now, not ever.