Rain battered the streets of Eldridge Town, but even the torrential downpour could not quell the inferno that raged at the heart of town. As flames swallowed the ancient library, built in the late 16th century, the fire brigade hurriedly set their equipment in place. Among them was James Hartwell, a seasoned firefighter with over a decade of experience.

But this fire was unlike any he had ever faced. The flames seemed alive, hungrily devouring not just wood and paper, but the very air around them. With each step closer, James felt a pull, an eerie compulsion drawing him in.

Throwing caution to the wind, James dashed into the flaming structure. The scene inside was otherworldly. Amidst the flickering flames, ghostly apparitions whispered secrets of Eldridge’s forgotten past. To his left, a phantom in...