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Chapter 65: The Ancient Scroll

Author: LORI D. LEE
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The morning light was filtering through the dense foliage outside the cave, casting an eerie glow on the walls. Nathanial and I had only managed to get a few hours of restless sleep before we were back on our feet, strategizing our next move. The cracked artifact lay in front of us, a reminder of both our victory and the challenges that lay ahead.

"We need to get this to Isabella as soon as possible," Nathanial said, his voice low but determined. "She might be our only chance to figure out if it can still be used."

I nodded, reaching for the artifact. As my fingers traced the deep crack, I felt a subtle vibration beneath the surface. It was faint, but it was there. I tilted the artifact, inspecting the carvings more closely.

"Wait," I said, my voice barely a whisper. "I think there's something inside."

Nathanial leaned closer, his eyes narrowing as he examined the artifact. "What do you mean?"

I ran my fingers along the crack again, and this time, a small piece of the artifact shifted
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