Chapter 29

• Aria's eyes slowly opened, and she was met with darkness. The air was thick with the stench of death and decay, and she could feel the cold, damp earth beneath her. As she tried to move, she realized that she was bound by thick ropes, her wrists and ankles tied to the stone floor.
• Aria's eyes widened in fear as she struggled against her restraints. "Who's there?" she shouted, her voice hoarse from disuse. "Someone, help!"
• The darkness seemed to swallow her cries whole, and for a moment, there was silence. Then, a figure emerged from the shadows, its presence seeming to fill the room. The witch's eyes locked onto Aria's, and she let out a loud, intimidating laugh.