The Amulet of Light

. The footsteps stopped, and an eerie silence fell over the library. Eira strained her ears, but heard nothing. Then, a faint whisper seemed to caress her ear. "I am the one who has been waiting." Eira spun around, but saw no one. The whisper seemed to come from all around her, echoing off the walls. "Who are you?" she demanded, trying to keep her fear at

to the spot. The whisper grew louder, more intense, until

ck with the scent of smoke and ash. She struggled to sit up, but a wave of di

the woman began to chant. The air around her began to distort, as if reality itself was bending. Suddenly, visions flooded Eira's mind. She saw distant worlds, ancient civilizations, and mysterious technologies. The woman's voice grew louder, more insistent. "You must remember," she shouted. "You must unlock the secrets of the universe." Eira's head spun as the visions faded. She saw the woman standing