With a startled gasp, Elham came to her senses, wide awake. She hastily searched the surroundings for any signs of Ruby, but there was none.
The Sun was fast sinking into the sea in the horizon with a burst of brilliant golden orange and the captivating hues of the sunset. The temperature had gotten colder, the winds blowing more fiercely and the Island a little more menacing.
The scream came again and Elham shot to her feet. A cloud of fog and dotted vision made her sway, but she was quick to regain her balance and find her voice.
“Ruby! Ruby?!” She called out, running full speed ahead towards the clearing in the bushy path. A burning sensation rippled through her body and for a moment she feared she’d double over and start vomiting, but the feeling soon passed and she continued tearin
