Great! 😄 Here's **Chapter 6 of Part 3 – "Dark Puppet"** in its full, literary form: ---

 

## **Chapter 6: Dark Puppet**

Night fell over Skalin like a heavy, velvety veil. The fog, barely noticeable during the day, now thickly enveloped the city, creating the impression that every shadow had a life of its own. Lena Sobczak led a group of survivors through the old, abandoned streets toward the next ritual site.

"I feel something strange," Marta said, glancing nervously at the tenement walls. "As if someone were watching us, even if no one was in sight."

Lena nodded, the tension growing within her. She knew a new enemy was now emerging – not physical, like the Alchemist, but much more subtle and dangerous.

A woman emerged from the shadows. Her movements were fluid, almost dancing, and her eyes gleamed with a cool light. Her voice was soft, hypnotic:

“Hello, Lena. Hello, little gamers. Time for a new game.”

Lena immediately felt something unsettling. This wasn’t an ordinary threat – the Dark Puppet manipulated the emotions and thoughts of the survivors. Her every word, every gesture stirred fear, doubt, and anxiety.

“This is no ordinary opponent,” Lena whispered to Marta. “Any of us can become her puppet if we don’t maintain control over our own minds.”

The first victim was Piotr. In an instant, he felt his body move on its own, as if invisible strings were guiding his movements. His eyes went blank, and his mind fogged. Lena moved toward him and grabbed his hand, uttering words meant to bring him back to reality.

“I won’t let her manipulate you!” she shouted, feeling her own heart race with fear.

The Dark Puppet smiled, and her movements became even more subtle. Lena noticed the symbols on the walls beginning to pulsate in time with the survivors' emotions. Every fear, every doubt strengthened her power.

"We must control our emotions," Lena told the group. "She lives on our fear, our anxiety. If we give in, it's over."

Marta closed her eyes and focused on her visions—images of ancient rituals and runes they had previously discovered. Slowly, she began to anticipate the Marionette's movements, and her intuition helped the survivors free themselves from the antagonist's influence.

"Now!" Lena shouted. "Together, we can defeat her!"

The entire group concentrated, creating a shared rhythm of breathing and thought. The runes on the walls began to glow with a cold light, and the Marionette paused for a moment, as if surprised by the strength of the survivors' connection.

"This is only the beginning," Lena whispered, watching the Marionette retreat into the shadows. "If we're not vigilant, she'll return stronger and more cunning."

The fog over Skalin seemed even thicker now, and the shadows on the streets moved on their own. Lena knew one thing: **The Dark Puppet isn't an opponent you can defeat with physical force—it's all about mind control, emotion control, and teamwork.**

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I can now prepare **Chapter 7 – "Double Jeopardy"**, introducing conflict between the antagonists and the need to anticipate each other's moves.

Want me to do it now?