The Silver Forest was hauntingly quiet as the group ventured deeper into its glowing expanse. The trees hummed with energy, their silvery branches shifting as if alive. Shadows danced unpredictably on the mossy floor, and a growing unease settled over the group.
Ryan tightened his grip on the makeshift club he carried. “This place feels... wrong. Like it’s watching us.”
“It probably is,” Logan replied, his voice low as his eyes scanned the area. His dagger gleamed faintly in the silvery light. “The guardians said this would be a test. Stay sharp.”
Anna walked slightly ahead, her senses on high alert. The air around her seemed heavier with each step, the melodic hum of the forest turning into an unsettling whisper. She glanced at Mia, who clutched her satchel like a lifeline, her face pale but resolute.
The path narrowed abruptly, forcing them to walk in single file. The shimmering light of the forest dimmed as they pressed on, the trees closing in tightly.
“Do you feel that?” Mia aske
