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Whispers from the Darkness
Author: Haiistory
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Jihan decided to continue her journey. As their first steps landed in the new realm, Jihan immediately felt the difference. The air felt heavier here, as if it contained something more than just oxygen - like ancient words and stories floating in the air.

“Welcome to Verbatim,” Lyra said, her voice resonating in a strange way in this unfamiliar atmosphere. “A realm where words have literal power.”

Ming Hua let out a stifled sound at the sight before them. The city in the distance looked like a giant living library - the buildings were made of moving pages of books, letters and words flowing like rivers through the streets.

“This...” Ara whispered, her eyes wide with wonder, “this is something completely different.”

“Careful,” Lyra warned as Ara almost touched the stream of words floating nearby. “Here, every word spoken has consequences. You have to mean exactly what you say.”

Jihan observed her surroundings with deeper attention. She could feel the energy flowing in this place - not
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