As we rode on our horses through the village, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with anxiety. I had no idea what lay ahead of us, but I knew that we were in for an adventure like no other.

The villagers waved goodbye to us as we headed out through the gate, and soon we were surrounded by the lush green countryside of Alnor. We rode in silence for a while, each lost in our own thoughts.

Kevin suddenly broke the silence, "This is like a D&D campaign! I can't believe we're actually doing this!"

Salina rolled her eyes, "This is not a game, Kevin. We have a serious mission ahead of us."

I agreed with Salina, but I couldn't help feeling a sense of excitement as well. We had been transported back in time to a world that was completely different from our own, and we had a chance to make a difference.

As we rode on, I took in the beautiful scenery around us. The rolling hills, the clear blue sky, and the fresh smell of the countryside all made me feel alive. I couldn't wait to see what lay ahead of us.

*****

"We're here," I said as we reached the cliff. 

Salina spoke up, "Are you sure we're heading the right way, Jessica?"

"Yes, the king told us to go North, toward the land where it's endlessly foggy," I replied.

Salina furrowed her brows, "But why didn't the king just send an army to attack Dregan's castle if he knew its location?"

Kevin chimed in, "Maybe he did try before, but nobody returned. Maybe a small group like us can survive there."

I looked down the cliff and saw the foggy landscape below. I also noticed a clear path that led down the cliff. I told my friends that we must continue, and Salina rolled her eyes, hoping we wouldn't regret it.

As we rode down the path, the fog grew thicker, and it became harder to see. Our horses were hesitant, and we had to slow down. I couldn't help but feel a sense of danger lurking in the mist.

As we descended down the cliff, the foggy landscape began to take shape. The thick, gray fog obscured everything beyond a few feet. It made it difficult to see where we were going. The ground beneath us was damp and cold, and the smell of damp earth and decay filled my nostrils.

The landscape was eerie and unsettling. Strange shadows moved in the fog, and I couldn't tell if they were real or just my imagination. The silence was deafening, and it felt like we were the only living things in this world.

As we rode on, I noticed that the trees and bushes were gnarled and twisted. They looked almost like they were alive as if they were reaching out to us with their twisted branches. The ground was uneven, and we had to navigate through rocky terrain and muddy patches.

The landscape was desolate, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. I knew that we were heading into dangerous territory, and I was worried about what lay ahead. But we had a mission to complete, and we couldn't turn back now.

*****

We rode our horses through the thick fog, and I could feel a sense of unease creeping over me. The landscape was eerie and desolate, with gnarled trees and twisted vines poking out of the mist. The only sounds we could hear were the horses' hooves clattering on the rocky ground and our own breathing.

I couldn't shake off the feeling that we were being watched. It was like a pair of invisible eyes were following us wherever we went. I couldn't help but shiver at the thought. This land was like nothing I had ever seen before.

As we continued on, the fog seemed to get thicker and thicker, making it hard to see more than a few feet in front of us. My heart began to race as I wondered what could be lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce on us. I kept my hand close to the hilt of my sword, ready for anything.

I could sense my friends' unease too. Salina was gripping the reins tightly, and Kevin was looking around nervously. I knew we were all scared, but we couldn't give up now. We had to keep moving forward, no matter what dangers lay ahead.

As we rode through the dense fog, we soon approached a village. The buildings looked worn and abandoned. Kevin likened it to a ghost town, but Salina felt cold and uneasy. I had a bad feeling about the place, but we had no other option but to ride through it.

As we rode through the village, I could see empty homes and buildings on both sides. The windows were shattered, and the doors were either missing or hanging off their hinges. The silence was deafening, and the only sounds we heard were the sound of our horses' hooves on the ground.

There were no signs of life, and the village seemed to be in a state of decay for a long time. It felt like something bad had happened here, and it gave me an eerie feeling. I felt as if I was being watched, and I could sense danger lurking in every corner.

I detected a putrid smell in the air. "We better be cautious," I warned my friends. But before we could take any further action, a child ran by and disappeared into one of the houses.

 "Hey!" I shouted after her, but she didn't respond. I couldn't just leave her alone, so I followed her inside.

"Wait, Jessica!" Kevin called out, but I was determined to help the child. 

When I caught up to her, she turned around to face me. She was a sight that will haunt me forever. Her eyes were lifeless and her skin was pale, with dark circles around her eyes. Her clothes were ripped and dirty, and her hair was a tangled mess. 

Her movements were jerky and uncoordinated as if she didn't have control over her body. The decaying smell coming from her was overpowering, and I could see that her flesh was rotting. It was clear that this little girl was once a human, but now she was a zombie, a creature of death and decay. Just like in a horror movie!

My instincts kicked in, and I quickly dodged her attack.

"What the heck?!" I yelled in disbelief. The zombie child continued to lunge at me, but I managed to keep my distance. I needed to come up with a plan to get out of this situation. 

"Guys, help me!" I yelled to Kevin and Salina, hoping they could hear me.

As I dodged another attack, I quickly glanced around the room for something to defend myself with. I saw a nearby chair and grabbed it, using it to keep the zombie child at bay. While keeping the chair on her, I grabbed a club off the floor and smacked the girl. She fell to the floor unconscious. Maybe dead dead.

It was clear that we needed to get out of this village as soon as possible.

I caught up with Kevin and Salina just in time to face more zombies that emerged from the fog. The first one I saw had a missing eye and rotten flesh dangling from its cheek. It groaned and shambled toward me, its arms outstretched.

“Why are there zombies here!?” I shouted. “And where in the hell are they coming from?”

“Who cares! We must fight!” Salina ordered.

I drew my sword and charged, my heart pounding. Kevin pulled out his bow and arrow, firing at the zombie's head. Salina held her staff, chanting a spell that made a gust of wind blow the zombie back.

But more zombies came, and they were all around us now. One had a missing arm and a twisted face, and another had maggots crawling out of its mouth. They were all so creepy, and I felt a chill run down my spine.

We fought bravely, but it was tough. I swung my sword, cutting through the zombie's flesh, but it kept coming at me. Kevin fired his arrows, but they didn't always hit the mark. Salina's spells were effective, but she had to focus on casting them.

Just when I thought we had a moment of respite, a zombie appeared behind me, lunging toward me. Its decaying face was inches away from mine, and I could feel its putrid breath on my skin.

I struggled to push it away, but it was too strong. It was about to sink its teeth into my face, and I braced myself for the impact.