Chapter 66. Something in His Study

Sherry’s POV

I closed my eyes, trying to ignore the throbbing pain in my lower abdomen as I drifted off to sleep. But as soon as I did, I found myself surrounded with the eerie darkness that had over taken the train compartment before. It was misty, with shadows flickering in the corners of my vision. I felt a chill run down my spine as I realized I wasn’t alone.

“Who’s there?” I called out into the void. But there was no answer, just the sound of my own voice echoing back at me. It felt like I was gliding my way in and out of that space when suddenly a figure appeared before me. It was the same shadowy and indistinct form that I had seen before and this time, I could feel its malevolent presence.

“You shouldn’t have come here,” it hissed in an unearthly voice, and I could feel my heart rate skyrocketing.

“What do you mean? Where shouldn’t have I had come? What is this place?” I demanded, trying to sound brave even though my voice was shaking.

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