The world around Taryn was eerily silent, save for the quiet whisper of wind that passed through the decaying remnants of the ancient city. The Veil of Echoes had vanished behind her, leaving her standing on the edge of a vast, desolate plain. Her mind still buzzed with the revelations she had uncovered within the fog, but a new sense of unease had settled over her. The Forgotten had spoken, and now, as she stood in the aftermath of that encounter, something else lingered in the air—something unseen, but undeniably present.Taryn took a deep breath, trying to steady the rush of emotions that threatened to overwhelm her. Elias and Lyra were behind her, their presence a constant comfort, yet the air around them felt thick with anticipation."I don't like this," Elias muttered, his voice low and wary. "Something's wrong."Taryn turned to him, her eyes narrowing as she scanned the horizon. The vast plain stretched out before them, empty and desolate, but something was hidden in its stilln
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