Chapter 19: Ancient Secrets
Sophie and the detectives infiltrated the ancient house, their flashlights casting eerie shadows on the walls. They moved stealthily, searching for any sign of Emily.
As they ventured deeper, they encountered a series of puzzles, each one more complex than the last. They solved a riddle etched into a stone tablet, unlocking a door hidden behind a tapestry.
The next puzzle required them to decipher a cryptic message scrawled on a wall, the words shifting and reforming into a hidden code.
With each puzzle solved, they drew closer to Emily. But The Shadow had one more revelation in store.
"Emily's birth was no accident," The Shadow whispered, its voice echoing in Sophie's mind. "She was born of darkness and light, forged in a ritual to bind the locking spirit."
Sophie's eyes widened as the truth dawned on her. Emily was more than just a victim; she was a key player in Oakwood's twisted game.
As they reached the heart of the house, Sophie and the detectives found themselves face-to-face with Emily's captors. But Emily was nowhere to be seen.