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A Narrow Victory
They regrouped in the woods behind the school, their breaths coming in ragged gasps.
“That was insane,” Mia said, collapsing against a tree. “What if he comes after us?”
“He will,” Anna said, holding up the journal. “But now we have something to fight back with. This journal—look at it.”
She opened the journal, revealing sketches of ancient runes and notes about the Reflection Game. At the center was a detailed map of the Sanctum, with markings that seemed to indicate hidden passageways and artifacts.
Logan frowned. “He’s been tracking the game’s influence here. And these markings... they’re connected to the anchors. He’s been trying to locate them.”
Mia’s eyes widened. “Why would he do that? Isn’t the game over?”
Ryan shook his head. “It’s never been over. It’s just... dormant. He must be trying to reactivate it—or use its power for something.”
Anna’s stomach churned. “We need to take this to Principal Katie. She has to know what’s going on.”
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