Chapter 17 Echoes Of Darkness And Whispers Of Hope

• The flickering firelight cast dancing shadows on the walls of the cottage as Elara recounted her dream, her voice trembling slightly. She described the towering figure of Khaos, the snarling Shadow Demons, and the suffocating dread that had gripped her. Aria and Lila, seated opposite her, listened intently, their expressions etched with concern.
• "It felt so real, Mother," Elara concluded, her eyes wide. "Like a glimpse into a future I can't escape."
• Aria reached out and squeezed her daughter's hand, her heart heavy with worry. "Dreams can be powerful, Elara, but they are not always prophecies. However, this one speaks of a coming danger, of a darkness we must be prepared to face."