Kimberly stood in the pitch-dark room, her breathing unsteady, her senses heightened.
The only thing that echoed around her was the terrifying voice of Katherina and the whispers of unseen dark forces.
Every word carried the weight of an ancient curse, pressing against her mind like invisible chains.
"The battle you seek to overcome today will eventually consume you...
These are battles in existence before the earth, water, and wind were named," a chilling voice hissed from the darkness.
A cold shiver ran down Kimberly's spine. Her hands trembled as fear tried to grip her heart.
She had never encountered such powerful forces before, and for the first time in a long while, she felt like a mere mortal standing against the unknown.
*No. I cannot fall here.* Kimberly thought to herself, with a determined look in her eyes.
She squeezed her eyes shut, focusing on her inner strength.
A heavy gust of wind suddenly filled the room, nearly knocking her off her feet.
