The Burden of Knowledge

Chapter 40

The Burden of Knowledge

Fiona’s POV

The night had left its mark on me. The encounter with the creature had been a harsh reminder of the dangers we faced and the responsibilities now resting on my shoulders. The house, which had been a sanctuary, now felt like a battleground, each corner a reminder of the looming threat.

As dawn broke, I found myself in the study, surrounded by open books and scattered notes. The ancient texts were heavy with secrets and warnings, their pages filled with prophecies and spells that seemed as tangled and complex as the situation we were in. My father’s voice echoed in my mind: “The power inside you is crucial. It’s the key to understanding and confronting what’s to come.”

I felt the weight of his words more acutely than ever. The prophecy and the dark forces hunting us were intertwined, and my role in this epic struggle was becoming clearer with each passing day. But clarity brought with it an overwhelming sense of responsibility and fear. The