Inheritance of Shadows

Part 1

Chapter One: The Awakening

Everly stood at the threshold of the abandoned asylum, her heart pounding with anticipation. The night air was thick with energy, the weight of unseen eyes pressing against her skin. She had been here before—many times, in different places, with different spirits calling out to her. But this time was different.

This time, she was leading the investigation.

Behind her, Sam adjusted his camera, Colby stood close, his protective instincts as strong as ever, and Kris and Celina exchanged glances, sensing the same shift in energy Everly felt.

"This place feels... alive," Celina murmured.

Everly nodded, gripping the obsidian pendant around her neck. "It's waiting."

Colby exhaled sharply. "Waiting for what?"

Everly turned to face him, her deep blue eyes reflecting the dim glow of the moon. "Me."

Chapter Two: A New Legacy

Everly had spent her entire life teetering between two worlds—the living and the dead. From a young age, she had known she was different. Spirits didn't just haunt her; they sought her out, whispering in the dark, seeking her guidance.

For years, her parents had done their best to shield her, to help her navigate the strange and often terrifying reality of her gift. But Everly wasn't a child anymore. She was eighteen. And she was ready to embrace her destiny.

This investigation—the asylum, the history buried within its walls—was only the beginning. She could feel it in her bones.

"You sure you want to do this?" Sam asked, his usual skepticism laced with genuine concern.

Everly glanced back at him, a slow smile forming. "I was born for this."

The spirits were calling. And this time, Everly was ready to answer.

To Be Continued...