Round 49

The scuttling sounds grew louder, echoing up from the darkness below. Halie clung to the edge of the pit, her heart pounding in her chest as she heard Merrin's screams. The ground trembled beneath her feet, and the air seemed to thicken with an otherworldly energy that pulsed ominously. This isn't just a trap—it's something... alive! she gasped, looking around wildly. We can't wait any longer! Varrika, stop! Those sounds—they're not just scuttling. They're climbing up after you both!*