She approached. Amber eyes burning like bright flames. She held out a pale, translucent hand to me and her dark hair disappeared into the dark night around her. She spoke in a chilling voice, "He is gone. You will never see him again. But if you give me your voice, I can tell you where he is."

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Night seemed to stand still as she spoke, no sound daring to interrupt her.

I took her hand.