I hadn't ordered anything, nor had I expected any deliveries. So when the postman arrived with the nondescript parcel, my curiosity piqued instantly. There was no return address-only my name, written in neat, unfamiliar handwriting. No one had been expecting me, and I certainly hadn't been expecting a gift.
I opened the package carefully, wondering if it had been sent by mistake. Inside, nestled in a bed of tissue paper, was a small, intricately carved box. It looked old, even ancient, the kind of object you might find in an antique shop or tucked away in an old attic. The wood was dark and smooth, with faint markings on its surface. I ran my fingers over the delicate carvings, tracing patterns that seemed to dance before my eyes, shifting like shadows in the dim light.
When I opened the box, I found a single ring lying within. It was made of silver, or something that resembled silver, though its surface shimmered in a way that made it seem otherworldly. The band was thin, almost delicate, but the stone set in the center was the most striking feature. It was a deep blue, like a fragment of the night sky, and it seemed to glow faintly in the light of the room.
I took the ring between my fingers, holding it up to the light. It was cold to the touch, sending a chill through my hand, but it felt... right. As if it had always belonged to me. I couldn't explain why, but the sensation was undeniable. There was something about the ring that called to me, something ancient and powerful hidden beneath its surface.
I slipped it onto my finger, and as I did, a shiver ran down my spine. The moment it settled into place, everything around me seemed to shift. The room felt colder, darker, and for a split second, I thought I saw a shadow move in the corner of my eye. I blinked and it was gone, leaving me with only the eerie feeling that something had changed.
For a moment, I wondered if I was simply imagining things. But then, as I turned the ring on my finger, I noticed something odd. The stone at its center seemed to pulse with a faint light, as if it were alive. I brought it closer to my face, my breath catching in my throat. The stone flickered once, then again, like the beating of a heart, slow and steady.
A soft sound, almost like a whisper, brushed against my ear. It was so faint I couldn't tell if it was real or just my mind playing tricks. But the words were unmistakable.
"Find me."
The voice was gentle, almost pleading, and yet it sent a wave of unease through me. The ring... it was alive. Or at least, it felt alive. And now it was speaking to me.
I pulled my hand away from my ear, blinking in confusion. Had I heard that? Or had it been some strange trick of the mind? But the words had been so clear, so direct, that I couldn't shake the feeling that they were meant for me. Meant for the one wearing the ring.
It was then that I realized I had no idea where the ring had come from, or why it had found its way to me. There was no note, no explanation, just the message, and the ring. And with that, I felt a growing sense of dread settle in my chest.
I knew I had to find out what it meant. I had to uncover the truth behind the mysterious ring. But where would I start? Who could I turn to? The questions swirled in my mind, but one thing was certain: this was just the beginning.
The beginning of something far larger than I could have ever imagined.
/0/67482/coverbig.jpg?v=f7760b193126c15b01909383c73fff86)
View More Comments on App
/0/67400/coverbig.jpg?v=172acd96d2d04f978012b315f03f061b)
/0/65282/coverbig.jpg?v=513f43e8f6163cc416a9e7c20cd3248e)
/0/65237/coverbig.jpg?v=e87f4c09444237b6798a00b1df411030)
/0/71212/coverbig.jpg?v=c07d641bdc51290cb95d106a72381e6e)
/0/62445/coverbig.jpg?v=27580a765808b4dd31c69924f21af9f5)
/0/73883/coverbig.jpg?v=1d6648a2866aafa919b160ad5a001afc)
/0/61847/coverbig.jpg?v=7a2abe710605a38a0b0ddfbd6dca7af8)
