Heart pounding, she took another step, just as something cold and slimy gripped her ankles, locking her in place. Corvina struggled, trying to get to her, but the movements caused ripples. Whatever gripped her ankles dragged her down in the black water, taking her under. “We know you hear us.” The feminine voice came from around her, bringing that scent of decay underwater. Corvina looked around frantically, trying to see where the voice came from, trying to see anything in the utter blackness.
