Chapter 7: The Darkness Recedes
Elijah's world went black, and he felt himself being pulled towards the darkness. But just as all hope seemed lost, the darkness receded, and he found himself back in his own bed.
He sat up, gasping for breath, and looked around his room. It was quiet and still, the only sound the ticking of his clock.
Elijah knew that he had been given a second chance. He had meddled with the secrets of the dead, and he had paid the price. But now, he had the opportunity to start again.
He got out of bed and began to get dressed. He knew that he couldn't stay in his room forever, and he had to face the consequences of his actions.
As he went downstairs, Elijah saw a letter waiting for him on the kitchen table. It was addressed to him, and it had a strange symbol on the envelope.
He opened the letter and read the contents. It was an invitation to attend a school for magic, and Elijah knew that this was his chance to start again.
He had always been fascinated by magic, and now he had the opportunity to learn from the best. Elijah knew that he had to take this chance, and he accepted the invitation.
The next day, Elijah packed his bags and said goodbye to his family. He was off to magic school, and he knew that his life would never be the same again.
As he arrived at the school, Elijah saw that it was a grand, old building with towers and turrets. He felt a sense of excitement and nervousness as he walked through the doors.
He was greeted by a tall, thin man with a long white beard. "Welcome, Elijah," he said. "I am Professor Everard, and I will be your teacher here at the school."
Elijah nodded, and Professor Everard led him to his first class. He was about to embark on a journey that would change his life forever.