Enter The Ruin And Search For A Strange Jade Novels & Stories

He slightly tilts his head and fixes his glasses. He is no longer hiding the real him from me. The timid shy student is a disguise. Suddenly, a guard barges into the party. “A HUNTER IS HIDING IN THE MIRAGE PARADISE!” *What?* A panic stirs within me. My gaze drops to my wrist, and my jade bracelet is gone. My scent is slowly spreading through the walls. In a flash, all the guards surround the paradise, searching for the hunter. Inhaling a breath, I run towards the north side of the paradise. The sound of boots rippling against the marble floor is turning my ears cold.

They pressed forward, trusting in their bond and the path they had chosen. As they emerged from the mist, they found themselves standing before a colossal stone door adorned with intricate symbols. It stood as a gatekeeper to the artefact they sought. Maya, with a determined gleam in her eyes, stepped forward, her paws tracing the symbols with a sense of familiarity. With a surge of energy, the stone door slowly creaked open, revealing a cavern bathed in ethereal light. The pack cautiously entered, their hearts pounding with anticipation. They were greeted by a mesmerizing sight: a radiant gem, pulsating with vibrant colours and exuding a powerful aura.

I called, spotting a narrow path that matched the markings on the map. We followed the path until it opened into a clearing. At the center stood a massive stone structure, its surface covered in ancient symbols that glowed faintly in the fading light. “The Heartstone is in there,” I said, pointing to the entrance. Aaron frowned. “Looks like a trap.” “It probably is,” I admitted. “But we don’t have a choice.” --- **Inside the Ruins** The air inside the structure was thick and heavy, each step echoing off the stone walls. The faint glow of the symbols illuminated our path, casting eerie shadows.

It was cold, damp, and smelled of rust and old secrets. The Ares III touched down in a violent cloud of dust. When the ramp lowered, the desert chill bit at Jade’s skin, but it was nothing compared to the coldness settling in her chest. She and Caspian stepped out, their eyes burning with the gold and amber light of the serum. They didn't need flashlights; they were the light. "The entrance is hidden beneath the salt flat," Jade noted, her voice steady even as her heart hammered against her ribs. "Refractive cloaking. Typical Julian. He always loved the theater of power more than the responsibility of it."

I followed, my gown flowing behind me like a trail of ink, with Kaelen bringing up the rear, his emerald frequency acting as a beacon in the dust. The descent into the ruins was a journey back into the hell I had just escaped. The walls were weeping violet mercury, and the "Null-Ache" in my head was growing into a full-blown roar. Every step closer to the vault made the twins’ conflict more violent. The obsidian pulse was now a physical heat, a burning coal in my gut. Thirty minutes left. We reached the entrance to the Sub-Level 3. The massive vault door—the one I had opened with my blood just chapters ago—was partially melted. Standing in front of it, surrounded by a dozen Scrappers in rust

“This is it.” She pressed the moonstone into the hollow at the center of the spiral. The ground rumbled softly beneath them, and the symbol flared to life with pale blue light, radiating outward in gentle waves. With a low groan, the earth split to reveal a staircase spiraling downward into the belly of the ruin. A cold draft rushed out, carrying with it whispers too ancient to decipher. “Stay close,” Kael said, drawing his dagger as they descended into the gloom.

"No wonder the Black Maple Master spent 20 years and still couldn't find the exact location of the jade pendant. Alexander stood at the exit of the mine, silently watching the search progress on his phone, his eyebrows furrowed. The underground environment was too complex! If they could not determine the exact area where the jade pendant was located, finding it would require a carpet-style excavation, which would not only be labor-intensive, but also risk causing the mine to collapse. Magnetic field locating was the best way to find the jade pendant. It was just a matter of time, sooner or later! Buzz... A barely perceptible vibration came from his palm, indicating an incoming call. "Juno?"

“You are a fool. But you are the only one who might succeed. The pendant was only one key. The second lies in the ruins outside the old border. A mirror stone. Only with both can you open the way.” My claws eased slightly, my breath catching. “Where?” “The river cliffs,” Marcus whispered, his voice hoarse. “Buried in the ground where the Blue Moon first fell. But it is guarded by things not of this world. And once you touch it, there will be no turning back.” The bond flared suddenly, Maeve’s scream tearing through me, raw and sharp, and I roared, slamming Marcus back against the floor so hard the stone cracked. My claws shook as I leaned over him, my teeth bared.

Reclaim what was lost, or face the same destiny as those who preceded you. The ground quaked once more, fissures appearing under our feet. Kai seized my arm. "We have to go." At this moment.” But I was unable to move. The pendant shone more intensely, drawing me closer to the ruins. "Daisy!" Dahlia yelled, her tone frantic. I looked at her, tears filling my eyes. "I believe I cannot." Before anyone had a chance to respond, the earth collapsed beneath me. I plunged into the shadows, with the pendant’s glow as my sole guide.

I said and quickly got out of bed. "Home," she answered and I ended the call. I quickly grabbed my belongings and ran out of the house to find a car. It was only then that I remembered the car I had left at the bar. As I made my way to Cassandra, I texted Daddy to get my car. A few minutes later I also arrived at Cassandra's house. My knees were shaking as I walked in, I saw a few guests in the house familiar to me. When I finally entered, Uncle's coffin was exposed to me. Cassandra was sitting next to it with swollen eye.