Chapter 1: The Discovery
Johanna's POV
The sun dipped into the horizon as I ventured into the forest, searching for herbs for Mother's potion. The trees grew taller, casting long shadows. I stumbled upon a hidden clearing, and my heart sank.
Before me lay a gruesome feast. Creatures, twisted and hideous, devoured human flesh. Their eyes glowed like embers in the dark. I froze, paralyzed with fear.
One of them sensed my presence. Its gaze locked onto mine, and I fled.
"Till the darkness claims the light," I heard its voice, echoing through the trees.
Animus' POV
My minion's warning reached me: a human witnessed our feeding. I summoned Ossivor, my loyal second.
"A human saw us," I growled. "Find her."
Ossivor's eyes narrowed. "The city will soon be ours, Animus."
"But first, eliminate this threat," I commanded.
Troy's POV
Nightmares haunted me still. That fateful evening, closing my shop, I saw them. Creatures, dragging people away into the darkness. No one believed me.
"Your imagination plays tricks," they said.
But I knew what I saw.
And now, strange occurrences plagued Castrum. People vanished, leaving behind only whispers.