Chapter Eleven; A New Chapter.John’s days passed in a blur as he delved deeper into the mystery of the walking stick. He spent every spare moment researching, experimenting, and practicing with the stick, hoping to unravel the mystery. Sometimes, he feels overwhelmed and wants to avoid the situation, but he just finds himself drawn towards the stick as if it was a part of him.Emily and Sarah watched with a mix of fascination and concern as John’s obsession grew but they knew they had to keep the secret and stand by him.John walk about the neighborhood with the stick, like he was still dependent on it to prevent suspicions from anyone.The once lively atmosphere of their home had shifted, the air heavy with the tension of unspoken fears and uncertainty. One afternoon, Emily, bored and restless, full of inquisitiveness, snuck into John’s room, seeking adventure. Her eyes landed on the walking stick, leaning against the wall, and she couldn’t resist the urge to hold it, she felt d

Chapter Thirteen; The TranceJohn's hands trembled as he held the parchment with the strange symbols. He had only 48 hours to uncover the truth.His eyes scanned the parchment, trying to check for any hidden meaning within the cryptic symbols. As he examined more closely, he noticed a faint mark in the corner.It looked like a small arrow, pointing towards a specific symbol.His heart raced with the realization that this might be a secret message and guide.He followed the arrow to a symbol resembling a cross with two curved horns on either side.A memory suddenly stirred within him. He was trying to figure it out when he suddenly remembered that he had seen this symbol before in an ancient text, one associated with a long-forgotten cult.His mind flashed to the dusty pages of the book he had studied months ago."Could it be?" John whispered to himself, his voice barely audible in the silence of his study.Suddenly, the symbol began to glow, filling the room with a soft, strange a