In the absolute darkness.
The darkness deepened as River and her cohort stumbled through the oppressive shadows, each footfall echoing ominously against the cold stone floor.
Their hearts raced, minds reeling from their narrow escape from the shadow man.
Now, they found themselves in a strange and unsettling world, uncertainty coiling tightly in their chests.
As they navigated the suffocating darkness, a strange man emerged from the shadows, gesturing for them to follow.
He moved with a quiet urgency, his demeanor both inviting and unsettling.
River's instincts screamed for caution; every nerve ending was attuned to the danger lurking in the void around them.
"Come on," he urged, glancing back to ensure they were following. The flickering light of a distant bonfire illuminated his features momentarily, revealing an oddly comforting smile that did little to assuage her fears.
