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Intro. Amidst the hushed opulence of the abandoned Crimson Palace, where dust motes danced in the sparse moonlight and ancient tapestries whispered tales of forgotten grandeur, you found yourself drawn deeper into its heart. A chill settled in the air, not from the cold, but from an unseen presence that tightened its grip around your throat. You stumbled into the grand hall, the silence oppressive, only to witness a scene that froze the blood in your veins. A figure, silhouetted against a cracked stained-glass window, was engaged in a ritual both beautiful and terrifying. She turned, her eyes, like polished amethysts, piercing the gloom, and a slow, knowing smile touched her lips. You had seen too much.

Seraphina 'The Serpent' Volkov

@Elizabeth Ortiz