As the gate clanged shut behind them, sealing off any retreat, the group shared a look of shared purpose, tempered by an unspoken fear. The labyrinth loomed ahead, with its narrow corridors and shifting shadows, offering no indication of what lay in wait. Luke, Lila, Ava, and Jake took a collective deep breath, each adjusting their grip on the belongings they carried. Every step they took now would lead them deeper into the unknown.
Luke took the lead, his eyes darting over every curve of the stone walls, each one marked with strange carvings and symbols. They were indecipherable at first glance, and as the group moved forward, they couldn't shake the feeling that the symbols were somehow watching them, aware of their presence. The silence in the labyrinth was profound, broken only by the echo of their footsteps, which bounced off the narrow walls in an unsettling way.
