Empire of Seduction

ke sense of the mark on the orb. The other players who had been chosen w

in the room. "Now, let us reveal the challenge,

. The emperor opened the box, revealing a delica

flower that only blooms under the light of the full moon. The flower is said

h other nervously, clearl

ation that is... treacherous, to say the least. You will have to navigate the S

he Shadow Falls, a place where even th

said. "If you succeed, you will be rewarded beyond your wildes

t like she wasn't planned for any of this but she was ready to tak

a figure watching her from the shadows. Karen. H

aren, at least to some extent. And with his help, she might just

t a hand on her shoulder. It was Lady

said, her voice dripped wit

her chest. She knew that she was i

her chest. The cave system stretched out before her, a labyrinthine n

she could use towards retrieving the Flower. She had three hour

fumbled in her pack for a torch,

it seem as though the cave itself was alive and watchin

for any sign of deadly creatures. The cave has the thick scent of damp earth

lower until she had to duck to avoid hitting her head. The air grew colder

er made her believe that she was getting close to the flower, but she

rkness. Alexa froze, her torch held high as she scan

of glowing eyes, staring ba

or a moment. What was i

fear, the eyes began to move clo

o act fast. She raised her torch, ready to def

ent that made paused. A figure, tall and imposing, wi

right in front of her, his eyes

?" Alexa asked, her voic

sibilities. "I'm here to help you," he s

of Karen, her senses on high alert. Wh

n grabbed her arm and pulled her deeper into