Elio Freyr: Burn Thy Wounds

Chapter 8: A Place Called Dot

A spiral staircase welcomed them behind a hidden door from the library. It has floating candles that light up the narrow space of the staircase through the way down.

The four spirits of the library started walking down in front of Elio, while he and the leader were still both on top of the staircase behind the door.

"This place is hidden for a reason. You'll know that when we get there."

"How do I know that you won't kill me?" Elio's eyes were fixed on the candles floating in the air, amazed to see them right in front of him.

"We need you, as I had said. And that alone is enough reason for you to believe me. Now follow me."

The spirit pulled the door behind him to close it. As soon as he did, the candles' lights became brighter, as the light that was coming from the library was gone.

He and Elio started taking steps down the staircase, carefully watching every step they were taking.

"This place was built alongside the library. But now, only the spirits know its existence."

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