The mummy just stared at Darius with that eerie smile, one bony hand still gripping his wrist.

But soon, Darius started to realize something was off. He gave a quick tug, and just like that, his hand slipped free with no resistance at all.

The corpse's hand stayed frozen midair, curled like it was still trying to grasp him. Even that creepy grin on its face now looked stiff and lifeless.

Darius wiped the sweat off his forehead and let out a long breath. His blood, which had turned ice-col