Anya ran through the forest, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that Sarah would be right behind her, but she couldn't stop. She had to get as far away from the altar as possible.

After what seemed like hours, Anya finally stumbled upon a small stream. She knelt down and took a drink of the cool water, feeling refreshed. As she looked up, she noticed something strange. The trees around her seemed to be arranged in a specific pattern, as if they were deliberately planted in a certain way.

Anya's mind raced. She remembered the strange symbol she had found by the stream. Could there be a connection between the symbol and the arrangement of the trees?

With renewed determination, Anya continued her journey. She knew that she had to find a way to escape this place, but she also knew that the danger was far from over.

As the sun began to set, Anya found herself at the edge of a vast, open field. She could see a small town in the distance. She knew that she had to reach the town if she wanted to get help.

Anya started walking towards the town, her legs heavy with exhaustion. As she got closer, she noticed a strange glow coming from the direction of the town. She quickened her pace, her heart pounding with anticipation.

When she finally reached the town, Anya was greeted by a sight that left her speechless. The town was deserted, its buildings crumbling and overgrown with weeds. The only sound was the eerie howling of the wind.

Anya wandered through the town, her mind racing with questions. What had happened to the people who used to live here? Why was the town abandoned?

As she walked down a deserted street, Anya noticed a small, wooden house. She approached the house and knocked on the door. There was no answer.

Anya hesitated for a moment, then pushed the door open. Inside, the house was dark and dusty. She lit a candle and began to explore.

In one of the rooms, Anya found a hidden compartment. Inside the compartment was a book, its pages filled with strange symbols and diagrams.

Anya picked up the book and began to read. As she did, she realized that the book contained information about the mysterious portal that Sarah had tried to activate.

Anya's eyes widened in shock. She had finally found the answers she had been searching for. But as she continued to read, she realized that the book also held a dark secret. A secret that could change everything.

Anya closed the book, her mind racing. She knew that she had to find a way to stop whatever was happening in this place. But she also knew that she was not alone. There was a force out there, a force that was watching her and waiting for the right moment to strike.

As Anya stood in the deserted town, she looked up at the night sky. The moon was full, casting an eerie glow over the landscape. She knew that her journey was far from over.