As Maya and Mr. Park delved deeper into the curse, they uncovered a hidden truth. The curse was not just a family affliction but a widespread phenomenon affecting multiple bloodlines. Each family had its own version of the entity, each feeding off their fears and despair.
The revelation came during a visit to an old library, where they stumbled upon an ancient tome detailing the origins of the curse. The book spoke of a pact made centuries ago by a group of desperate individuals seeking protection from an unknown force. In exchange for their safety, they offered their bloodlines as collateral. The entity, bound by the pact, would haunt their descendants for generations.
Armed with this knowledge, Maya and Mr. Park sought out others who had been affected. They formed a small group of survivors, each with their own experiences and knowledge of the curse. Together, they planned to confront the entity and break the pact that had bound their families for centuries.
Their journey led them to a remote village, where an elderly woman named Elara shared her story. She had been battling the entity for decades, using ancient rituals and protective charms passed down through her family. Elara revealed a crucial piece of information: the entity could be weakened by severing its connection to the physical world.
To do this, they needed to perform a ritual at the site of the original pact. The location was marked on an old map, hidden within the pages of the ancient tome. The group prepared for the journey, knowing that the path ahead would be fraught with danger.