The gold mine part -3
Part 3: The Heart of the Mine The chamber beyond the door was vast, with walls of glittering gold that reflected the flickering torchlight. Piles of treasure—coins, jewels, and artifacts—were scattered across the floor, a dragon's hoard hidden in the heart of the earth. But as Lucas stepped inside, he realized this was no ordinary treasure trove. The whispers were deafening now, swirling around him like a storm. Donny could feel them tugging at his mind, trying to pull him under. He stumbled, clutching his head, but Old Ben grabbed his arm, pulling him back. "Focus, lad! It's the curse, trying to break you!" Donny forced himself to breathe, to center his thoughts. The treasure glittered temptingly, but something was wrong with it—something that made his skin crawl. And then he saw it. A golden idol in the center of the chamber, atop a raised platform, its eyes glowing with an unnatural light. It was the source of the whispers, the heart of the mine's c