Chapter 3: The Echo Chamber
The cousins reached a cave hidden behind a curtain of vines. Inside, their voices echoed strangely—repeating not just their words, but their thoughts. Mia said, “We’re not alone,” and the cave echoed, “Not alone.”
Jayden whispered, “This place is listening.”
They found a wall covered in handprints—some fresh, some ancient. Mia pressed her hand against one. A warm pulse ran through her fingers, and suddenly, she saw flashes: a girl like her, long ago, standing in the same cave.
“She was here,” Mia said. “She heard the echo too.”
Practice Questions:
- What makes the cave unusual?
- How does the author use sensory language?
- What is the effect of the cave echoing thoughts?
- Who might the girl in Mia’s vision be?