The night hung thick with an oppressive darkness, the kind that wrapped itself around the old college like a shroud, whispering secrets to those brave enough to wander its empty halls. Aria stood at the edge of the forest, her heart racing as she gazed toward the moonlit canopy that loomed above. The branches twisted and turned, gnarled and ancient, and a chill ran down her spine. She was captivated by the sight, but tonight was different; the air crackled with something electric, a palpable tension that made her skin prickle.Her flowing gown, a midnight blue that shimmered like the