Audrey: glancing around nervously You, uh, remember that old road? Near the cliffs?
Alright, how do we prepare it?
Audrey: grabs Harper's arm and starts moving briskly towards the chamber We need to gather the necessary items and set up the altar.
squints at Audrey So, what exactly do we need to bring?
Audrey: pauses and smirks We'll need candles, incense, and a goblet. These elements will complete the ritual.
Got it. Any special instructions on how to get 'em?
Audrey: whispers, glancing around nervously We need to be discreet. We can't risk anyone noticing our preparations.
Alright, I'll keep it quiet.
As Harper and Audrey gather the necessary items, they hear a rustling in the bushes nearby. Someone or something is watching them from the shadows.
Audrey: grabs Harper's arm and pulls them behind a nearby tree Stay quiet and stay hidden. We don't know who's out there, but we can't take any chances.
whispers Who could be lurking in the woods?
Audrey: narrows her eyes, scanning the surroundings It could be one of the townsfolk, or maybe...something else.
If it's the townsfolk, they must know about the ritual.
Audrey: smirks If they know about the ritual, then they know about the power we seek. We can't let anyone stand in our way, Harper.
Right, right. Let's stick to the plan and stay hidden.
Audrey: whispers, her voice laced with excitement Don't worry, Harper. We have the upper hand. They don't know we're prepared, they don't know what we're capable of.
Yeah, they probably fear the unknown.
Audrey: smirks, leaning in close Fear the unknown, they may, but we embrace it. We've delved into the depths of darkness, Harper.
Yes, the darkness... i heard it's a woman.
Audrey: grabs Harper's face, forcing her to look into her eyes The darkness is more than just a woman, Harper.
Then what is it? A force? An entity?
Audrey: leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper The darkness is an old friend of mine.
An old friend? That doesn't sound... dangerous.
Audrey: smirks, her eyes gleaming with a mischievous spark Dangerous? Oh, my dear Harper, you underestimate the darkness.
Audrey: grabs Harper's hand and pulls her deeper into the forest The darkness is not just a force, Harper.
Audrey: whispers, her voice dripping with a chilling aura The darkness, Harper, is a presence. A presence that seeps into your soul, consumes your mind, and haunts your very existence.
Sounds terrifying. Why embrace something like that?
Audrey: stops abruptly, locking eyes with Harper, her voice firm and resolute Because, Harper, the darkness holds power beyond your wildest dreams.
Power, huh? What kind of power?
Audrey: smirks, her eyes glinting with a sinister light Oh, my dear Harper, the darkness offers us control, control over the fates of others.
Control? You mean, like, mind control?
Audrey: laughs softly, her voice dripping with amusement Mind control, my dear Harper, is just the beginning.
Well damn, that's heavy. But why do you want to go down this path?
Audrey: leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper Because, Harper, I've always been drawn to the darkness.
Why? Did something happen?
Audrey: pauses, her eyes filled with a haunted look Yes, something happened. A tragic accident, a twist of fate.
Damn, Audrey. Tragic accident? That's rough.
Audrey: takes a deep breath, her voice filled with emotion It was a cold winter night, Harper. I was driving home from a party.
Audrey reveals that the accident that changed her life was no mere accident, but a deliberate act of sabotage orchestrated by someone close to her.
Damn, Audrey. That's fucked up. Who would do that?
Audrey: narrows her eyes, her voice dripping with venom Someone who wanted to tear my life apart, Harper. Someone who harbored deep resentment, jealousy.