Chapter 14 The Veil Lifts

• This weird, alien terrain rippled like water, but I regained balance by holding Sebastian's arm. Mist hung heavy in the air and the sky was a whirling mass of black clouds that gave off an ominous vibe.
• Sebastian stated, "We need to keep moving," his voice a calm anchor amid the mayhem. "We can't let the darkness consume us."
• Beside us, Elara hovered, her ghostly figure flitting in and out of focus. She whispered, "The heart of the curse is near," her voice resonant with desperation. "Be careful".