The ancient curse placed upon the artifact was said to bring great power, but at what cost? As I held it in my hands, I couldn't shake the feeling I was being consumed by something dark, malevolent, and familiar.
The woodsman stumbled from the dark forest, his heart pounding with fear. He knew something was following him, something ancient and evil that had been awakened by his curiosity. It whispered, "I am the darkness, and I will claim you too," but the voice he heard was his own.