I trudge through the dense fog, each step tentative and cautious. The uneven cobblestone path beneath my feet resembles jagged teeth, ready to snap and devour me whole. My white cane taps against the ground, a constant companion in this world of darkness. It is my only lifeline, an extension of my being that guides me through the sinister depths of the night.
The wind howls, whispering secrets that I cannot decipher. It carries the scent of decay, of forgotten dreams and broken promises. I shiver, not from the cold, but from the unseen malevolence that lurks in every shadow. I am blind, a prisoner in my own darkness, but even I can sense the evil that resides within this desolate landscape.
Ahead, I hear the creaking of rusty iron gates, protesting against their own existence. The sound is like a lament, a mournful cry that echoes through the night. The castle awaits, a haunted monolith that has stood the test of time, weathered and worn, just like my own soul.
With each step, the air grows heavy, thick with the weight of forgotten memories. I can taste the bitterness, a metallic tang that lingers on my tongue. It seeps into my very being, infiltrating my thoughts, and for a moment, I question my decision to venture into this cursed abyss.
The castle looms before me, a towering behemoth that defies the laws of nature. Its blackened stone walls rise into the heavens, shrouded in a darkness that goes beyond my sightless world. I reach out with trembling hands, tracing the rough surface, feeling the history etched into its very foundation.
Inside, the air is dank and stale, thick with the stench of decay. My footsteps echo through the empty halls, a haunting melody that resonates through the emptiness. I am acutely aware of the vastness of this forsaken place, the rooms that stretch infinitely in all directions. My blindness becomes a prison within a prison, a cruel twist of fate that leaves me vulnerable to the horrors that lie in wait.
A chill runs down my spine as I enter a grand hall. The remnants of a forgotten grandeur surround me – broken chandeliers, tattered tapestries, and shattered glass. It is a place frozen in time, a relic of an era long gone. In the distance, I hear a faint whisper, carried on the wind. It is a phantom voice, calling out to me, beckoning me further into the abyss.
I follow the sound, my heart pounding in my chest. Each step is a leap of faith, an act of defiance against the darkness that threatens to consume me. The voice grows louder, its words becoming clearer with each passing moment. It speaks of unspeakable horrors, of pain and suffering, of a curse that has plagued this castle for centuries.
I reach a door, its wood rotting and splintered. The voice emanates from within, a siren’s song that fills the room. I push the door open, a gust of stale air hitting my face. The room is suffocating, a tomb of forgotten nightmares.
In the center, a figure stands, its presence radiating malevolence. I cannot see its face, but I sense its eyes boring into my very soul. The voice that had beckoned me is now a cacophony of whispers, filling my mind with anguish. It knows of my blindness, of my vulnerability, and it relishes in it.
I stand my ground, my white cane held firm. It is my weapon against the darkness, my shield against the horrors that surround me. I cannot see, but I can feel, and in this moment, I feel a strength within me that I never knew existed.
As the figure approaches, I swing my cane, striking it with a force fueled by desperation. It shrieks, a sound that pierces through the darkness, and for a moment, all is silent. The whispers cease, the malevolence retreats, and I am left standing in an eerie stillness.
The castle trembles, its foundation groaning under some unknown burden. Walls crumble, and the echoes of forgotten screams reverberate through the air. The figure before me dissolves, its darkness swallowed by the light that now permeates the room.
With each step, I make my way back through the decaying halls, leaving behind the darkness that once imprisoned me. The castle recedes into the distance, its haunting presence no longer a threat. I walk into the fog, my white cane tapping against the cobblestones, a constant companion in this world of darkness.
I am blind, but in this darkness, I have found my own light.
Author: Opney. Illustrator: Stab. Publisher: Cyber.
