Winds of Fate: Crescent Chronicles
Chapter 17: Unveiling Dark Secrets

Amelia's night was restless after the haunting dream she had with her mother. She felt compelled to delve deeper into the cryptic texts of the Book of Secrets, searching for answers that might illuminate the ominous path her sister, Alicia, was treading.

The book revealed ancient knowledge about the unthinkable act of harvesting a full-blooded sliver's heart, a dark and forbidden ritual that had only been successfully performed once in the annals of history. As she read the chilling details, a sense of foreboding settled over her.

The account outlined how a full-blooded sliver, driven by unquenchable ambition, had dared to harvest the heart of another, an act that defied the very laws of nature. In doing so, they not only absorbed the victim's powers but also gained access to their deepest emotions and thoughts. The consequences of this forbidden ritual were far-reaching and catastrophic, leading to chaos and destruction.

Jace, noticing Amelia's intense focus on the book, approached her with concern etched on his face. "Amelia, what's going on? You look like you've just uncovered something deeply troubling."

Amelia sighed, her gaze still fixed on the ominous passage. "Jace, I've found something in the Book of Secrets. It's about a ritual—a dark ritual that allows one sliver to harvest the heart of another."

Jace's brow furrowed as he took a moment to absorb the gravity of her words. "Harvesting a sliver's heart? That sounds beyond dangerous."

Amelia nodded solemnly, her expression grave. "It is, and what's even more unsettling is that it's only been accomplished once in history. Alicia's determination to obtain my powers—our family's powers—could drive her to attempt this."

Jace's eyes widened in alarm. "You have one crazy family, Amelia," he said with a hint of incredulity.

Amelia couldn't help but give Jace a side-eye, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "Yes, I do," she admitted, "but what's truly unsettling about this text is that it suggests Alicia might need an immense amount of power to complete the heart harvest. We have no idea how powerful she's become."

With Alicia's dark intentions casting a shadow over their lives, Amelia and Jace knew that their journey was far from over. The revelations from the Book of Secrets had unearthed a sinister plot, and they were determined to face it head-on, armed with the knowledge that Alicia's pursuit of power could lead to unimaginable consequences. They both wondered if there might be a way to stop her, but they needed to uncover more information to unlock the key to hope.