บท 153: lion's den

The air was thick with tension as the group slowly broke away from the campsite, their minds still spinning from the cryptic warnings of the stranger they had encountered earlier. The stranger's words had sown seeds of doubt, and Emily could feel the unease settling into the group like a heavy fog. The mistrust that had been brewing beneath the surface now threatened to erupt, and she knew that if they didn't address it soon, it could destroy them from within.

As they moved through the forest, Emily's thoughts churned. She had always prided herself on her ability to lead, but recent events had shaken her confidence. The stakes had never been higher, and with each step they took, the path seemed to grow more perilous. The image of the stranger's eyes, dark and knowing, flashed in her mind, and she knew they couldn't afford any more mistakes.