Chapter 15

• Astrid felt a surge of fear but pushed it down, drawing strength from her friends. "We are stronger than you think. We’ve faced our fears and come out stronger."
• The figure laughed, a chilling sound that echoed through the desolate landscape. "Let’s see if you can back up those words."
• The ground beneath them trembled, and the air crackled with dark energy. The figure raised its hand, and shadows began to swirl around them, threatening to engulf them.