The first rays of dawn crept over the horizon, casting a dim glow across the village of Turnipton. Marcus lay on his small cot, blinking groggily. It had been another night of restless sleep, haunted by vague, unsettling dreams of shadows and secrets. There had been a whisper, too—soft and indistinct—calling his name.
He sat up, rubbing his eyes. "Probably just a bad dream," he muttered, trying to shake it off. But the sensation lingered, a persistent tug that refused to leave him alone.
Before he could even set his feet on the floor, a familiar *ding* echoed in his mind.
**System Notification: "New Quest Alert: 'Echoes of the Past'!"**
Marcus groaned. "Can't I just have one morning without you nagging me?"
**System Alert: "Quest Objective: Retrieve the Whisperer's Amulet, hidden in the depths of the Darkwood Forest. This item is essential to your destiny."**
