Between Worlds
The place looked dead—perfect for an ambush.
Mike deployed four floating drones. They hovered above, scanning every rooftop and alleyway.
“Energy levels are rising,” Mike murmured. “They’re close.”
James flipped his staff into a ready position. Bridget pulled out a small communication device. Clara touched her pendant, feeling its faint warmth.
Then the air shifted.
A sudden wind rushed past them, cold and sharp. The streetlights flickered violently.
Bridget stiffened. “Incoming.”
From the dark corners of the buildings, shadows oozed across the ground like spilt ink. One by one, they formed into tall, smoky figures—five of them—each with glowing red markings that pulsed like veins.
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