The Mother who Fed the Dark
“We resist together. Always.”
Sipho’s lips curved slightly, almost approvingly. “Good. Defiance is… powerful. But the Hunger does not forgive. Resistance comes with a price.” Shadows surged suddenly, snaking along the forest floor, wrapping around the eldest child’s legs and pulling, tugging, forcing them to their knees. Panic flared, and the child screamed, clutching the charm as if it were the only thing keeping them from being consumed.
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