Narrator's POV

Elijah's cabin became a crucible for his haunted mind, every corner saturated with memories of Aria and the escalating horror. The antagonist's sinister influence grew, compelling Elijah to question the nature of his own hallucinations. Aria's voice turned from sweet promises to agonized screams, her apparition haunting his every step.

As winter tightened its icy grip, Elijah's reality fractured completely. The...