Eternal Shadow
Chapter 5: Caught in the Shadows

Maya struggles to release the hand trapped in the mysterious mirror. He felt a dark vibration spreading through his body, infiltrating into every fiber of his being. Cold sweat ran down his face as he tried hard to break free.

With a last ditch effort, Maya pulled a hand with all her might. There was a crack that hit her ear, and finally, Maya's hand was successfully released from the grip of the mirror. He felt relieved, but in his heart he still felt fear of the dangers lurking in this house.

Maya continues her exploration through bleak alleys. The howling sounds of wind rang out in his ears, creating an increasingly gripping atmosphere. He realized that each step closer to the secret hidden behind the terror of this house.

As he entered the next room, he was surprised to see a shadowy figure standing in the middle of the room. It was the figure of a woman with long hair flowing down and a worn-out white dress. However, his face was covered by a gripping black veil.

"Who are you?" asked Maya with a trembling voice. The woman smiled, but her smile did not reflect kindness or warmth. His smile was a smile filled with evil and discomfort.

"I am a spirit trapped in this house" said the woman in a hoarse voice. "I feel your presence here, and you'll never get out of here the way you expect."

Maya felt her hair standing up straight. He knew that he had to fight this evil spirit if he wanted to escape from this house. With firm determination, he gathered strength within himself and stood tall before the woman.

"No matter who or what you claim to be" Maya said in a confident voice. "I won't let you get in my way."

The evil spirit laughed with a hoarse voice piercing Maya's ears. He approached Maya with slow, menacing steps. "You're so brave, man. However, you won't survive the fight against the darkness I'm carrying."

Maya fights the panic that fills her and focuses her mind on her ultimate goal. He realizes that he must find a way to defeat this evil spirit and escape from this cursed house.

With the knife in hand, Maya faces an evil spirit with a strong determination. He swung the blade nimbly, sending a sharp attack towards the evil spirit. However, the spirit easily dodged his attack and retaliated with even greater force.

Maya is pressed by the attacks of the evil spirit. He felt himself getting weaker and cornered in the corner of the room. But he can't give up. With a gasp of breath, he tried to set up a new strategy to fight against that dark force.

He saw a rope lying near him. Without hesitation, Maya grabbed the rope and tied it to the knife that was still in her hand. With a quick movement, he threw the blade towards the evil spirit while pulling the rope firmly.

The knife plunged right into the body of the evil spirit, making him grimace in pain. Maya felt the spirit power weaken as the blade continued to stick inside. With a breath of breath, Maya pulls the rope violently, destroying the evil spirit's power.

The evil spirit cried out in despair and vanished, leaving Maya in triumphant silence. He leaned against the wall, breathing a sigh of relief as he managed to defeat a powerful enemy.

However, before Maya could feel complete satisfaction, she felt the room temperature suddenly drop dramatically. A bone-chilling cold wind started to blow strongly. When he turned his head, he saw a huge shadow figure with fiery eyes and a sinister smile.

"You've made a terrible mistake by casting out the evil spirit," hissed a shadowy figure with a voice that pierced Maya's ear. "Now you'll face the consequences."

Maya smiled with firmness and stood up straight. He is ready to face whatever happens next. In the darkness that increasingly fills the room, the battle between Maya and the evil forces that lurk inside this house still continues.