Lily stood frozen as the figure stepped forward, its features still shrouded in shadows. "You're playing with forces beyond your control," it warned.
Lily tried to speak, but her voice caught in her throat. The figure handed her a small, intricately carved box and then vanished into thin air.
Lily opened the box, finding a note inside that read, "Trust no one." She felt a chill run down her spine. Who was she supposed to trust?
The whispers in her mind grew louder, and she knew she had to make a choice. The box's mysterious message left her with more questions.