The Secrets of the Lost Forest. Dariana Bliss
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Название: The Secrets of the Lost Forest
Автор: Dariana Bliss
Издательство: Издательские решения
isbn: 9785006478404
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Chapter 10: Ghosts of the Past
After escaping the underground labyrinth, the children felt a sense of relief, but it was short-lived. They now had three artifacts in their possession, but with each step, they felt the weight of this world pressing down on their shoulders more heavily. The castle seemed to know they were getting closer to the truth and was preparing for the final trial.
Vera, Lena, Andrei, and Kostya sat in the castle’s grand hall, discussing their next steps. The artifacts lying on the table before them glowed softly, creating a mysterious atmosphere in the room.
“We’ve already found three artifacts,” Andrei began, looking at the glowing objects. “But I feel that it’s not enough. The map shows there’s still one more important place ahead.”
“What is this place?” Lena asked, opening the map. One point stood out, located in the very center of the castle. “It must be here, in the castle.”
“Maybe it’s connected to its past,” Vera suggested. “The castle holds many secrets. But what exactly happened here? Why does it look so abandoned and gloomy?”
“I think we’ll find out soon,” Kostya said quietly, pointing to the map. “It seems that this place is the castle’s central hall. Maybe it’s the heart of the castle, its source of power.”
Deciding to head there, the children left the hall and made their way to the central part of the castle, where they believed the key to the mystery lay. They passed through several long corridors until they reached massive double doors leading to the main hall.
The huge doors opened with a loud creak, revealing a grand hall before them. In the center stood a tall stone pedestal, and around it, ancient portraits hung on the walls, depicting the castle’s previous owners. Everything here seemed infused with ancient magic and power that they did not yet understand.
“This must be the place,” Lena whispered, looking around. “But where do we find the artifact?”
They approached the pedestal, where an old book lay, covered in dust. Its cover was adorned with symbols they had seen in other parts of the castle.
“Maybe this book can help us,” Kostya suggested, carefully lifting it. But as soon as his fingers touched the cover, something strange began to happen.
Suddenly, a cold wind swept through the hall, making the children shiver. The candle flames flickered, and the shadows around them began to move as if the castle had come to life and was now watching them.
“What is this?” Andrei exclaimed, looking around. “Why is it so cold?”
And then they saw them – the ghosts. Translucent figures began to emerge from the walls, moving slowly and gracefully, as if reenacting long-forgotten scenes from the past. These were the castle’s former inhabitants, who once walked these corridors, laughed, and talked. Now they were only shadows of the past, trapped in this place forever.
“Ghosts!” Lena whispered, stepping back. “But why are they here?”
“They are tied to this place,” Vera guessed, looking at the book. “The castle holds their souls. Maybe they can help us understand what happened here.”
One of the ghosts, a tall man in ancient attire, approached them and began to speak, his voice soft and echoing through the hall:
“You have come seeking the truth, children. But know that the price of this truth is high.”
“What happened here?” Andrei asked resolutely. “Why is the castle abandoned? Why is there so much pain here?”
“The castle was cursed,” the ghost replied, his eyes seemingly piercing them. “Once, this place was full of life and joy. But one day, darkness came and destroyed everything. And now we, its inhabitants, are trapped here, finding no peace.”
“What is this darkness?” Vera asked, feeling a rising sense of dread inside her.
“The darkness came from outside, like a curse,” the ghost continued. “It engulfed this world and destroyed everything we loved. But you – you are our hope. You can break this curse if you gather all the artifacts and find the key to its destruction.”
“How can we do that?” Lena asked, her voice trembling. “What do we need to do?”
“The artifacts are keys to the power that sleeps within the castle,” the ghost said, his figure beginning to fade. “Gather them all and bring them to the center, where the source of this power sleeps. But be ready for the trials that await you.”
With these words, the ghost vanished, leaving the children in silence. The hall was once again engulfed in darkness, but now they knew that the greatest trial awaited them ahead.
“We need to find the remaining artifacts,” Vera said firmly, clutching the book. “And then we can break this curse and restore the castle to its former life.”
“But we must be careful,” Andrei warned. “The darkness is still here, and it won’t give up without a fight.”
The children knew that their journey was nearing its climax. The ghosts of the past had shown them that the castle was not just a structure but a living being, engulfed in a curse they had to break. And now they had to gather their strength to complete their mission and bring light back to this dark world.
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