Horizon of Darkness

“This is for the herbalist, you horned bastard!” Joe threatened the vanishing spirit. “Ugh, damn it, curse it… as if my life wasn’t cursed enough.” The old pirate, looking annoyed, began to tighten the loose chain on his hook. “I’d stay away from ‘them,’ and you guys better watch out for their… demonic influence.” He eyed the bound prisoners suspiciously. “And what about the prisoners, by the way? I thought we were supposed to save someone…”