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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: “The Dark Secrets of an Unknown Planet”

The moment they stepped through the gate of light…

Everything changed.

Kayra, Varghav, and Ana found themselves standing in a strange new world.

It was nothing like Earth…

The sky was purple,

two moons glowed together,

and the ground itself emitted a faint light.

Kayra spoke softly—

— "Where… are we?"

Varghav looked around carefully—

— "This planet is called Eralith… a world that was lost long ago…"

Suddenly, strange trees in the distance began to move…

They were alive!

Their branches shifted on their own, glowing faintly.

Ana whispered—

— "This place doesn't feel normal…"

Kayra tightened her grip on the Divine Astro in her hand.

Suddenly, it began to shine brighter!

A voice echoed—

— "You have finally arrived…"

All three of them froze.

A shadow slowly formed in front of them…

And from that shadow emerged—

A woman.

Kayra's breath stopped—

— "M… Mom?"

The woman stared at her…

There was deep sorrow in her eyes…

But she said nothing.

Varghav spoke slowly—

— "Is this… real?"

Kayra ran forward—

— "Why did you leave me?!"

Suddenly—

The woman's eyes turned dark!

She spoke in a cold voice—

— "I am not your mother…"

Everything fell silent.

Ana shouted—

— "No! It's a trap!"

Darkness spread all around…

The ground began to crack…

The woman let out a terrifying laugh—

— "Did you really think you'd find her so easily?"

Varghav stepped forward—

— "Who are you?!"

The shadow replied—

— "I am Mirage… I play with fear… and memories…"

Kayra trembled—

— "Then… where is my mother?!"

Mirage smiled—

— "If you want to find her… you must overcome your own fears…"

Suddenly, three separate paths appeared before them!

— "Each of you must choose one path…"

— "Make the wrong choice… and you will be lost forever…"

Kayra looked at Varghav and Ana…

Now, they wouldn't stay together…

They would be separated.

Kayra said softly—

— "No matter what… we have to move forward…"

Varghav held her hand—

— "I'll find you… no matter what…"

Ana smiled faintly—

— "We'll meet again…"

The three of them stepped onto different paths…

Darkness swallowed everything…

✨ To be continued…

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