Seventy Six

I left the Garden of Destiny, feeling a sense of purpose. I knew that I had a crucial role to play in the world, and I was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

But as I walked away from the garden, I couldn't shake off the feeling that someone was watching me. I looked around, but saw nothing. The feeling persisted, growing stronger with each step.

Suddenly, I heard a whisper in my ear. "You may have discovered your destiny, but do you have the courage to face your shadow?"

I spun around, but there was no one there. The whisper seemed to come from within my own mind.

I quickened my pace, feeling a sense of unease. But the whisper grew louder, more urgent. "Your shadow is the key to unlocking your true power. But are you brave enough to face it?"

I stopped dead in my tracks, feeling a chill run down my spine. What did the voice mean? What shadow was it talking about?

And then, I saw someone from the dark, lurking in the shadows. It was me, or rather, a part of me that I had nev