Stella & Khaos : The tale of duality.-Chapter 17: The watcher

‎As they delved deeper into the ancient text, the air around them began to grow thick with an eerie, unsettling energy. Elian felt it first, a creeping sense of dread that seemed to seep into his bones.

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‎Zain noticed it next, her eyes flicking nervously towards the shadows. "Guys, do you feel that?" she whispered.

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‎Kael's eyes narrowed, his gaze scanning the room. "Feel what?"

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‎Lyra's eyes were fixed on the text, her brow furrowed in concentration. "I don't know what you're talking about," she muttered.

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‎But Elian knew exactly what Zain meant. He could feel eyes upon them, a cold, calculating gaze that seemed to bore into their very souls.

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‎And then, in the corner of his eye, Elian saw it. A shadowy figure, tall and imposing, watching them with an unblinking gaze.

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‎Elian's heart skipped a beat as he spun around, but the figure was gone. Or was it?

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‎"Guys, I think we have a problem," Elian said, his voice low and urgent.

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‎Zain's eyes locked on his, her face pale. "What is it?"

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‎Elian hesitated, unsure of how to explain. "I think we're being watched."

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‎Kael's eyes narrowed. "By who?"

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‎Elian shook his head. "I don't know. But I think we need to get out of here. Now."

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‎As they turned to leave, Lyra spoke up, her voice barely above a whisper. "I think it's too late for that."

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‎The lights flickered and died, plunging the room into darkness. And in the shadows, the watcher waited, its eyes fixed on them with an unspeakable hunger...

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