Fifteen

You step forward slowly, cautious that there are loose stones all around you and not wanting to slip and break anything. As you creep closer, you feel sure that the bobbing light is actually Hunter, looking for you. You can see the silhouette of a man next to it. You smile.

"Hunter!" You call out happily and reach for him.

The light swivels around and lifts up to meet your hand. It feels like fire. You cry out in pain, but you can't pull your hand back from it. Beside the light, the shadowy figure grins and all you can see are a ridiculous number of teeth.

Somewhere behind you, from the direction you came, you hear Hunter call your name again.

Your heart drops in your chest. The light tugs you toward the shadow and the last thing you see is the darkness of the cave.

Hunter's warning echoes in your mind: Don't touch the light.

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[END]

Ending Achieved: Will o' the Wisp

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