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in a medieval dark fantasy world.In the human kingdom . After centuries of protection, the kingdom decided to extinguish the Eternal Flame, a fire that drove away the darkness but required constant human sacrifice. Some believed this decision would bring freedom, while others feared the consequences.

It wasn't long before shadows began to appear, mysterious otherworldly beings silently watching over the kingdom. Some saw them as messengers of a new era, while others saw them as ominous harbingers of a greater power lurking. Amid this threat,Under this threat, the kingdom is divided into the Guardians of the Flame, who seek to rekindle it, and the Council of Hope., who believed that the time of the flame was over.

But amidst this struggle, there was a greater truth that everyone was unaware of: the darkness was not asleep, but was patiently waiting for this moment to return.

unleash the darkness

After hours of walking, Darius and Adam decided to rest near a small river that wound its way through the dense trees. The water reflected the dim moonlight, and the cold breeze carried the scent of damp earth.

Darius sat by the small fire Adam had lit, watching the flames dance. Despite his exhaustion, he couldn't relax. Something about this forest made him uneasy—an eerie feeling that he was not alone.

Adam, chewing on a piece of stale bread, noticed his tension and said,

"You're more alert than usual. What's wrong?"

Darius didn't answer immediately. He simply stared into the surrounding darkness before muttering,

"This forest... it feels alive. Like something is watching us."

Adam chuckled lightly but didn't mock him. "That's just your instincts talking. A good thing… but they can kill you if you listen too much."

Darius didn't respond, but he stayed awake while Adam quickly drifted off to sleep. He tried to convince himself that everything was fine, but deep down, he wasn't sure.

An hour passed. Everything was silent… unnaturally silent. No insects, no rustling leaves—just absolute stillness.

Then, Darius heard a faint rustling between the trees. It wasn't the wind. His grip tightened around his sword's handle as he scanned the darkness. And then, for a brief moment, he saw them—dim, red eyes glimmering between the trees—before they vanished.

Darius stood abruptly, drawing his sword, which woke Adam. He looked at him in confusion.

Darius kept his eyes locked on the spot where he had seen the eyes and whispered,

At that moment, a low, whispering voice echoed from deep within the forest:

Darius froze. He wasn't sure if he had heard it in his mind or in reality. But one thing was certain… The darkness was watching. And it was waiting.

Passage of Shadows