บท 54: Oncoming Storm

"Hold on, Sarah!" Alex's voice echoed through the dark, pulling her back from the edge of despair.

Sarah felt a warm rush of energy as he squeezed her hand tightly, anchoring her to the world around them. "We're together," she whispered, determination igniting a fire within her. "We can fight this."

But the darkness pulsed like a living thing, writhing and curling around them, trying to separate them. "You think you're strong together?" the shadowy figure hissed, its voice slithering through the air. "You will never escape the void!"

"No!" Sarah shouted, her voice rising above the chaos. "We will find a way!"

The ground shook beneath them as shadows twisted and thrashed like wild serpents. The energy from their connection surged through the air, illuminating their surroundings for a fleeting moment. It was a dim light, but it gave her hope.