Mistaken_Pilot

A reclusive artist, haunted by the disappearance of her sister years ago, is drawn back into the world when a mysterious letter arrives, hinting at answers she’s long sought. As she unravels the truth, she must confront her own guilt, the town’s buried secrets, and the possibility of forgiveness.

The Weight of Forgotten Skies

They didn't stop running until they reached the bottom of the hill, their breaths coming in ragged gasps. Elena leaned against a tree, her heart racing as she tried to make sense of what she had seen.

"What was that?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Daniel shook his head. "I don't know. But it wasn't human."

Elena's stomach churned. "You think it's connected to the Gathering? To whatever Mara found?"

"I don't know," Daniel said again, his voice tight. "But we're not going back there. Not without a plan."

Elena nodded, though the fear still clung to her like a second skin. She thought of the journal, of the symbols, of the figure in the shadows. Mara had known something—something dangerous. And now, whatever it was, it knew about her too.

Chapter 9.1: The First Warning