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Chapter 129

Author: Iziegbe
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The River of Echoing Souls

The forest was unnaturally still—so still that Luna could hear her own breathing echo in her ears as she strolled between Rowan and Kai, her fingertips grazing the luminous riverbank. The River of Echoing Souls sparkled like flowing moonlight, bending and undulating as if something beneath it was stirring. Each surface mirrored faded memories, faces floating like fog, emotions locked in time—and all of them felt achingly familiar.

Luna gulped. “I can’t stand this place already.”

Kai managed a strained smile. “I feel the same way. Whoever named this river certainly had a talent for theatrics.”

Rowan remained somber. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes were locked on the water. “Stay vigilant. This river doesn’t reveal random visions. It shows exactly what it intends you to see.”

A shudder crawled down Luna’s spine. “And what does it intend?”

“Your vulnerability,” Rowan replied, his tone hushed. “Your greatest fear.”

Before Luna could answer, the river pulsed—o
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