Chapter 232
Hours passed, and just as their hope began to wane, they stumbled upon an ancient stone archway, half-buried in the undergrowth. Strange symbols adorned the arch, similar to those they had seen at the other sites.
"This is it," John said, his voice filled with awe. "The entrance to the Sanctum of Shadows."
They stepped through the archway, entering a clearing that seemed untouched by time. In the center stood a massive stone structure, its walls covered in runes that glowed faintly in the dim light. The air was thick with the scent of decay and something more sinister, a tangible sense of malevolence.
"Be ready for anything," Veronica warned, her grip tightening on her weapon. "We don't know what's waiting for us inside."