The stench of blood was too strong and as Aylin ventured inside the mansion, it became intense and repulsive. Aylin's heart thundered madly in terror and she continued to walk further carefully while she held onto her sword. Terrifying thoughts filled her mind as she prayed for her family to be safe.
Her siblings' innocent faces and her aunt's helpless expression flashed through her mind and she increased her pace, not caring about the lack of light in the manor. The place was eerily quiet and Aylin's heart dropped in trepidation. She squinted her eyes when she could no longer see her path. But before she could take another step, she stumbled on her feet and almost fell if not for her quick reflexes.
