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Chapter 20: Into the Shadow
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2026-06-20 21:00:29The new moon hung low, a thin dark shape against the sky, leaving only faint starlight to guide our way. We drove the old sedan until the paved roads ended, then left it hidden deep in thick brush, covering it with branches and leaves. From there, we moved on foot, following old trails that wound through hills and forests, staying well away from highways and settlements.
Every step was careful. Every sound made us pause. Marcus had warned us that Elara’s network reached almost ev
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