Jasmine felt excited and her heart raced as she got closer to the stairs leading down into the hidden chamber. The soft light from the stone pedestal made the stairs visible, and she noticed ancient carvings engraved into the stone steps.
"I think this is the way to the secrets of Mirage Grove,” she murmured. “I'm ready to find out what's hidden."
She continued to walk down the stairs, determined to uncover the mysteries of the chamber deep within the forest. The air grew cooler, and a subtle, earthy scent enveloped her, further heightening the mystical ambiance of the subterranean passage.
The stairs opened up into a large underground chamber as she went farther down; the chamber's walls were adorned with ancient crystals and glowing fungus, creating an ethereal glow. The room was eno
