The Mother who Fed the Dark
I cannot yield to fear, anger, or temptation.
The first sign of the shadow’s presence appeared in the east wing. Objects trembled slightly, their reflections flickering unnaturally in the candlelight. The temperature dropped sharply, and a faint metallic scent filled the air. Shadows along the walls moved independently, stretching, coiling, and writhing as if alive. Samkelo felt a tug at the edges of his consciousness — a whisper that promised power, control, and the thrill of domination if he would only yield.
He clenched his fists, centering himself, and recalled the mansion’s lessons: observation, understanding, and deliberate choice. Influence without morality is domination. Control with
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