Ethan's POV

The weight of doubt had become unbearable. I needed answers, and the only person who could provide them was the magician. With my heart pounding, I set off towards his secluded cabin in the woods. The dense forest loomed around me as I made my way through the winding path.

When I reached the cabin, I took a deep breath, steadying my resolve. I had to confront the magician, had to know the truth. With a firm knock on the door, I waited, my impatience growing.

The door creaked open, revealing the magician's enigmatic smile. "Ethan, what brings you here today?"

I wasted no time. "I need answers....