Chapter 140: Setting Off

We left the cabin, the journal and map safely tucked away in Martin's pack. The sense of anticipation was palpable; we were on the verge of uncovering another layer of my ancestor's secrets. The drive to the forest was long and winding, giving us ample time to discuss what we might encounter.

"This is bigger than we thought," Lena said, looking out the window as the trees thickened. "If Graves left these clues, it means he was involved in something far beyond what we know."

Martin nodded. "And if there's another hidden power, we need to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands."

As we reached the forest's edge, the air seemed to grow heavier, charged with the weight of untold stories. We parked the car and continued on foot, following the map's directions.

The path led us deeper into the woods, where the sunlight barely penetrated the thick canopy. The silence was oppressive, broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves. After a few hours of hiking, we arrived at a clearing.

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