The Enigma of the Midnight Codex

chapter 3. A Portal To Carolina

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Intrigued, Eliza began deciphering the mysterious book. The symbols and drawings were unlike anything she had ever seen. They seemed to shift and change, as if responding to her touch. She couldn't resist the urge to understand their meaning.Hours turned into days as Eliza immersed herself in the book's enigmatic contents. She barely noticed the passage of time, so consumed was she by the desire to unlock its secrets. It was as if the book had cast a spell on her, drawing her deeper and deeper into its pages.
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One evening, as the moon hung low in the sky, Eliza made a startling discovery. As she traced one of the symbols with her finger, she felt a strange sensation wash over her. The room around her started to shimmer and transform. The walls seemed to ripple like water, and the dusty old books on the shelves took on a radiant glow.Before she knew it, Eliza found herself standing in the grand hall of a magnificent castle. The cold stone floor had been replaced by a rich, velvety carpet, and the dimly lit library was now a dazzling chamber with walls adorned with tapestries depicting mythical creatures.