James's POV
The world around me felt like a dream wrapped in shadows, a surreal landscape of trees and whispers that danced at the edge of my consciousness. The darkness gnawed at my thoughts, constricting my mind with an iron grip. I could sense the power swirling within me, a blend of rage and despair that threatened to consume everything I was. The black curse, a monstrous thing that had latched onto my very essence, twisted me into something less than human.
In my quieter moments, I could feel Angie's presence, her soothing energy attempting to push against the chaos within. But it was Emily's dark influence that pulsed through my veins, a malevolent reminder of the bond we once shared and the betrayal that had led to this hell. I had thought I could endure, that I could fight it alone, but the truth was, I was slipping.
