As the evening set in, the group grew quiet, tired from the excitement of the day. The soft clattering of the train on the tracks mixed with the hum of conversation and the occasional laughter from nearby passengers. Ava decided to head to her cabin to unwind before their adventure the next day.

She gathered her things, waved goodnight to her friends, and made her way down the corridor to her private cabin. As soon as she entered, she sat down on the small bed, setting her camera on the desk beside her. She opened her laptop, ready to do a final bit of planning before the next day’s journey.

The train’s rhythmic motion and the quiet hum of the rails felt soothing. Ava began a live stream for her followers, ready to share her thoughts.

“Hey, everyone! It’s been a wild day. I’m back in my cabin now, getting ready for tomorrow. Can’t believe my friends surprised me! I was nervous about traveling alone to Zyla Beach, but now it feels like an adventure we’re all taking together.”

She paused, smiling as she thought about what lay ahead. “So here’s the plan: tomorrow, we’re arriving at Drakeport Station. From there, we’ve got a car waiting for us, and we’ll drive to the beach. We’re staying in this little house nearby, and we’re all set with supplies.”

Ava leaned closer to the camera, her tone dropping to a more mysterious note. “But... you guys know the rumors about Zyla Beach, right? The stories about people disappearing? There’s something eerie about that place. I’m not gonna lie, I’m a little nervous. But we’re gonna capture everything on camera, and hopefully... we’ll find out the truth.”

Just as she finished speaking, she heard a soft knock on the cabin door. It was Samera’s boyfriend,

“Hey, just wanted to let you know everything’s good with the car rental and the house,” he said with a reassuring smile. “We’re all set for tomorrow. It’ll be an adventure, that’s for sure.”

Ava nodded, turning back to her stream. “Alright, looks like everything’s on track. We’re ready for Zyla Beach. I’ll update you all tomorrow morning when we get to the station. Goodnight!”

She ended the livestream, her heart pounding a little faster with the excitement of what was to come. Tomorrow, they’d be one step closer to unraveling the mystery of Zyla Beach.

                                                                                                                                                                   (Truvale Astra)