Great! 😄 Here's **Chapter 10 of Part 3 – "Confrontation with the Antagonists"** in its full, literary form: ---

 

## **Chapter 10: Confrontation with the Antagonists**

The abandoned theater in the center of Skalin looked as if time had stopped within its walls. The curtain hung lowered, and the worn-out seats were covered in a layer of dust. Lena Sobczak felt a familiar tension – she knew she faced the biggest challenge of her career today.

"This is where," Marta whispered, looking at the symbolic runes carved on the stage. "Everything led us here."

The opponents were already waiting in the semi-darkness. The Alchemist, his hand resting on a vial of amber liquid, watched them with a calm, calculating gaze. The Dark Puppet moved like a shadow, subtly manipulating the group's emotions, and the Shadow from the Past lurked in the corner, watching their every move. "Greetings," the Alchemist said. "I knew you'd arrive. Now we can see if your abilities match my vision."

"The game isn't over yet," the Marionette added, her words filling the air with a fear that tried to seep into the hearts of the survivors.

Lena realized she had to act quickly. Each antagonist had a different power and purpose, but their actions could overlap, creating chaos. If the group didn't work in perfect synchronization, the chance of victory diminished to zero.

"Focus," Lena shouted to the survivors. "Each of you has a role. This is the moment that will decide everything!"

Peter read the runes that pulsed in time with their heartbeats. Marta predicted the antagonists' movements, and Lena coordinated the group's actions, balancing between reality and the world of dreams.

The Alchemist's first attack was lightning-fast—chemical substances began to explode in the air, creating a dangerous fog. At the same time, the Marionette attempted to control the survivors' emotions, instilling fear and doubt.

"Don't give up!" Lena shouted, grabbing Piotr and guiding him to safety. "Together we can defeat them!"

The Shadow from the Past took advantage of the moment of distraction, lunging at Lena, attempting to immobilize her with its own shadow. Lena managed to avoid the attack using skills learned during the Dream Labyrinth.

"Now!" Marta shouted. "Let's focus on the runes!"

The runes pulsed in sync with the group's breathing, creating an invisible protective shield. The Alchemist could not predict their movements, the Marionette was losing control of her emotions, and the Shadow from the Past was retreating into the shadows, trying to regain the upper hand.

In a few moments of pure concentration, Lena and her companions neutralized the Alchemist's vials, repelled the Marionette's influence, and the Shadow from the Past was pushed aside. The energy in the theater subsided, and the runes on the stage faded, leaving them in a silence broken only by the heavy, rapid beating of their hearts.

"We did it..." Lena whispered, leaning against the wall, her body exhausted and her mind throbbing with the energy of the events. "But I know the shadows will never completely disappear."

The fog over Skalin slowly cleared, revealing a city that, though preserved, was still rife with secrets and danger. Lena looked at the survivors and felt that they were only now beginning to understand that strength lies not only in their abilities—but in unity, courage, and determination.

"This is only the beginning of the end," Lena said. "But if we fail now, there will be no return."

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I can now prepare **Chapter 11 – "Shadows of the Past – The Final Test"**, where Lena will discover the antagonists' final plan and face one final test before Part 3 ends.

Want me to do it now?