As Chloe flipped through the pages, her friends crowded around her, each of them intrigued by the mysterious book. The air felt heavier now, a quiet tension hanging in the room. The ancient pages seemed to hum with some sort of energy as Chloe’s fingers brushed over the faded text and intricate symbols.
Maddie leaned in closer, squinting at one of the pages. “This looks like... magic,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Chloe’s eyes flicked over the incantations, her curiosity building. One particular spell caught her attention—it was titled "Beauty's Embrace," and the words were followed by a drawing of a radiant, glowing figure. The spell promised to grant the caster extraordinary beauty, radiating confidence and charm. Chloe couldn’t help but be drawn to it.
“I wonder what this one does,” Chloe muttered to herself. Her fingers hovered over the incantation, and before she could stop herself, she read it aloud. The words were flowing, like an ancient language unlocking something deep inside her. Her voice trailed off, and the moment she finished the incantation, there was a sudden, still silence in the room. Chloe froze, her heart hammering in her chest. Then, she started to feel something within her change.