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The clock on the mantle ticked loudly, marking the seconds until midnight. Lucas's heart pounded in sync, every beat a reminder of the unknown.

He had always known that his life wasn't like others. There were things that lurked in the darkness, things that the ordinary world didn't know about. His family had kept secrets, secrets they had protected him from for years. But now, it seemed like those secrets were catching up with him.

Since then, every waking moment had been filled with anticipation and fear. Who was behind the letter? What did they mean? And what truth could they possibly offer? darker ch 1 part 7 by director unknown top

And with that, everything changed.

His thoughts drifted to the letter he had received a week ago. The words, scribbled in a hasty hand, had been simple: "They're watching. Meet me at the old oak at midnight if you want the truth." The clock on the mantle ticked loudly, marking

The air vibrated with tension as he waited. For what, he wasn't sure. A presence, perhaps. A sign. Anything that could lead him to answers.

"Who are you?" he demanded, trying to keep his voice steady. There were things that lurked in the darkness,

Lucas's hand instinctively went to his pocket, where a pocketknife waited. It wasn't much, but it was all he had.