Long shadows that appeared to dance in the moonlight hung thick over Silverwood. The moment we assembled in the clearing, a pall over our group descended like a black cloud.
Ethan replied, "We can't let our guard down," his voice tight with anxiety. Though for the time being the darkness has receded, we cannot afford to grow comfortable.
With a nod of agreement, Ava looked about the surrounding woodland for any indication of impending danger. "We must maintain our vigilance. How soon will it happen again?
But a pall over me like a shroud descended even as we chatted. Still there, in the shadows, waiting for the ideal opportunity to strike, was darkness.
We must learn more about our adversary, I added, my voice quivering with urgency. "We cannot afford to put things off till it is too l
