They went to sleep that day, but As the first light of dawn pierced through the darkness, Sophie and Natalie stirred from their restless slumber, their minds still haunted by the events of the previous day. With a sense of foreboding weighing heavily on their hearts, they rose early, their eyes scanning the makeshift shelter for any sign of their friends.
As they observed Lucy and Stella, a deep sense of unease settled over Sophie and Natalie. Something was different about them, something indefinable yet unmistakable. Their once-vibrant personalities seemed muted, their movements sluggish and disjointed.
With growing concern, Sophie and Natalie exchanged worried glances, silently acknowledging the gravity of the situation. It was as if their friends had been replaced by pale imitations of themselves, their true essence swallowed whole by the darkness that had taken hold of them.
