THE REFLECTION GAME
Symbols similar to those in Anna’s book glowed faintly on its surface.
“This must be it,” Anna said, her voice filled with a mix of relief and apprehension.
Ryan approached the gate, running his fingers over the symbols. “So… how do we open it?”
Anna stepped forward, holding the book up to the gate. The symbols on the gate began to glow brighter, matching the book’s light. With a deep rumble, the gate slowly opened, revealing a chamber bathed in ethereal light.
Inside stood the guides—three ghostly figures cloaked in shimmering robes. Their faces were obscured, but their presence exuded a sense of ancient wisdom.