Chapter 2
Shadows in the Fog
Clara's hands trembled as she lit a match, the fragile flame flickering in the heavy mist. The outline of an old, weathered gravestone appeared ahead, half-swallowed by roots and moss. "This place... it's alive," she whispered, every shadow seeming to twist and writhe. A soft, mournful cry drifted through the trees, pulling her deeper into the abyss. "Why are you here, Clara?" a voice called, familiar yet distorted. She gritted her teeth, determined to find the truth no matter the cost. But the fog thickened, swallowing the path and revealing... a pair of glowing eyes watching from the darkness. Fear clawed at her throat as she realized the nightmare was only beginning.