Break the Curse

Finally, the tiring journey was half done, and they stood before the entrance of the Damnforest. Elias could feel the coldness from within.

The shadows danced harder, like they celebrated something. The eerie feeling from within was enough to have their guards up.

Elias turned to Blake, who nodded, and they stepped into the forest. It was clear as day outside, but within the forest, it was dark.

The painful hollows of creatures could be heard, and the eyes that watched them from the shadows never stopped following. Beasts lurked in the dark, ready to attack—but something was stopping them.

The walk toward the fortress of Mistress Diana was not long. She lived within a temple draped in black and red cloths. Elias was the first to step forward.

"Let him that guards you stay out," a voice echoed from within.

Elias turned to Blake, but Blake quickly stepped forward, shielding him.