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Chapter 3 - Under the Shadow

As night fell,the shadows of the abandoned villa area deepened,and the adventure of the six college students entered a more mysterious realm.They sat around the campfire,sharing their discoveries and speculations about the area,but the fear of the unknown was also quietly taking root in their hearts.

• Whispers by the Campfire

The campfire danced,its light flickering on each person's face,now bright,now dim.Peng Ziyu cleared his throat,breaking the silence:"What do you think,could there really be any supernatural phenomena here?"His voice echoed through the empty villa area.

Luo Gang shrugged,more a believer in muscles and courage:"Supernatural?I only believe in what I see."His words引来 a round of light laughter,but the laughter was tinged with a hint of nervousness.

Xu Ming adjusted the camera lens,his eyes gleaming with excitement in the firelight:"Anyway,this is a rare experience."His words revealed a desire for the unknown.

Xu Zihan flipped through the historical book in his hand,his brow furrowed:"This place used to be the noble district of Hua City,later abandoned because of a big fire."His voice was deep,as if hinting at something.

Sun Ran listened quietly,her eyes revealing professional keenness:"People's fear of the unknown often stems from inner uncertainty."Her words plunged those around her into contemplation.

Su Meiqi gently stroked the mysterious objects she found in the basement,her voice tinged with a touch of mystery:"Sometimes,fear itself is a kind of power."

• Strange Noises in the Night

Late at night,the wind in the villa area seemed to become wilder,the rustling of trees and the cries of unknown animals intertwined,sending chills down the spine.Peng Ziyu and Luo Gang took turns keeping watch,while the others rested in their tents.

Suddenly,a strange sound came from a nearby villa,like someone whispering,or like the wind whistling through cracks.Peng Ziyu immediately became alert,quietly waking Luo Gang,and the two decided to investigate.

They approached the source of the sound cautiously,each step taken with extreme care.When they arrived at the villa where the sound originated,they found the sound had suddenly disappeared.They exchanged glances,both seeing the doubt and unease in each other's eyes.

• Unexpected Discovery

Just as they were about to return,Xu Ming's voice came from behind:"Wait,I captured something strange."He held his camera,the screen displaying some blurry images,seemingly of shadows moving quickly between the villas.

Xu Zihan and Sun Ran were also awakened by the noise,and they gathered around to look at Xu Ming's discovery.Xu Zihan's face turned pale:"These shadows...they don't look like animals."His voice trembled slightly.

Sun Ran tried to remain calm:"It might be a psychological effect on us,or an illusion caused by the light."But uncertainty also showed in her eyes.

Su Meiqi clutched the mysterious objects tightly,her voice low:"No,these shadows...they are real."Her words made the surrounding air even heavier.

• Further Exploration

The next morning,the six decided to explore the villa area more deeply.They split into two groups,Peng Ziyu and Xu Zihan in one,Luo Gang and Xu Ming in another,and Sun Ran and Su Meiqi in the last,each exploring different areas.

Peng Ziyu and Xu Zihan found some ancient documents in the basement of a villa,which seemed to be related to the history of the villa area.Luo Gang and Xu Ming discovered some strange symbols in the attic of another villa,which bore some resemblance to the shadows Xu Ming had captured the night before.

Sun Ran and Su Meiqi found some abandoned items on the edge of the villa area,which seemed to be related to supernatural phenomena.Sun Ran's professional knowledge made her realize that these items might be part of a ritual.

• Clouds of Suspicion

As the exploration deepened,the clues they found multiplied,but these clues only added to their confusion.The documents found by Peng Ziyu and Xu Zihan mentioned an ancient ritual,and the symbols discovered by Luo Gang and Xu Ming seemed to be related to this ritual.

The items found by Sun Ran and Su Meiqi further convinced them that some unknown events had occurred in the villa area.However,these clues seemed to point to an even more terrifying truth.

Night fell again,and the six gathered around the campfire,sharing their discoveries,but their fear also grew.They knew that the secrets hidden in the villa area were far deeper than they had imagined.