Meanwhile, in the depths of the Vampire Chateau, Zack and Jen were trapped within separate chambers — each designed to torment their minds.
The walls around Zack pulsed with a dark, eerie glow. Shadows twisted unnaturally, whispering cruel words that clawed at his spirit. They took the shape of familiar faces — Safari, Angeleva, Ian, Olive, and Jen — but their eyes were hollow, their smiles twisted with malice.
"You were always the weakest, Zack."
"We never needed you."
"You're just a burden."
The voices echoed endlessly, bouncing off the chamber walls. Each word pierced Zack's heart like a dagger. He tried to shut them out, but the shadows crept closer, forcing him to face his fears.
Then, the most painful vision appeared — his family, walking away without a second glance. Safari's broad back vanished into the darkness, Angeleva's wings glowing faintly before disappearing. Ian laughed carelessly, his camera slung over his shoulder, not bothering to look back. Olive simply shook her head, her expression cold.
And finally, Jen. She was the last to turn away, her face shadowed. "You were supposed to be reliable, Zack," her voice echoed. "But you failed."
Zack's legs trembled, tears welling up in his eyes. "No... no, I didn't fail! I-I tried!"
But the shadows only sneered. "And it wasn't enough."
Zack dropped to his knees, clutching his chest. He could feel his heart pounding, the weight of loneliness crushing him. Every doubt he had ever harbored resurfaced — the fear of not being strong enough, of not being wanted.
But even in his despair, something within him refused to break. A flicker of warmth remained — the memory of the countless moments spent with his family. Safari's encouraging words, Angeleva's gentle smile, Ian's jokes, Olive's rare moments of kindness, and Jen's laughter.
"They wouldn't leave me," Zack whispered, his voice trembling. "They wouldn't..."
The shadows laughed once more, but Zack gritted his teeth.
"No." He clenched his fists. "They love me. They're my family. And they wouldn't abandon me."
The shadows twisted violently, furious at his resistance. But Zack's belief stood firm. He wasn't alone. He could still feel the warmth of their embraces, hear their voices calling out for him.
"I believe in them." His tears dried, and a faint glow of determination shone in his eyes. "And I know they believe in me too."
Meanwhile, in a chamber not too far from Zack's, Jen faced her own nightmare.
Her surroundings were a swirling void, constantly shifting between flashes of memories and disturbing visions. Unlike Zack's torment, Jen wasn't faced with abandonment. Instead, she saw scenes of destruction — everything she cherished crumbling before her eyes.
Her home, once saved by Angeleva, was now engulfed in flames. The laughter of her people was replaced with agonized screams. She saw the faces of Zack, Ian, Olive, and Safari, all consumed by darkness. Even the food she lovingly prepared turned to ash in her hands.
"You couldn't save them," a voice hissed. "You're powerless."
Jen's heart pounded as the scenes overwhelmed her. But just like Zack, a part of her held on.
"No... that's not true," she whispered.
The vision shifted, showing Zack struggling in his own torment. He called out for help, but no one answered. The sight crushed Jen's spirit — but it also ignited something fierce within her.
"Zack..." Her hands trembled, but her resolve grew. "He's scared. Just like me. But he's strong. And I know he's still holding on."
She remembered the way he always did his best, even when he doubted himself. He had healed countless wounds, not just with his abilities but with his kind heart. And he never hesitated to support her, even in her weakest moments.
"He's my little brother, even if not by blood," Jen declared, her eyes gleaming with determination. "And I will protect him. Just like he protects us."
The shadows snarled in frustration, but Jen's spirit stood unyielding.
"We're family. And no matter what you show me, no matter how scared I get — I believe in them."
The darkness around her pulsed violently, but it could no longer shake her heart.
"They're coming for us." She clenched her fists. "And we're going to fight our way out. Together."
Despite their unwavering determination, Zack and Jen continued to endure the relentless torment of their chambers. The nightmarish illusions twisted and repeated, battering their resolve. No matter how firmly they held onto their beliefs, the chambers were designed to crush even the strongest of minds.
Zack's chamber pulsed with dark energy, the walls endlessly whispering his worst fears. The faces of his loved ones, once warm and kind, grew more twisted and hateful with every passing moment. Each betrayal and insult echoed like thunder.
"You were never enough, Zack."
"They're better off without you."
He fell to his knees, clutching his head as the whispers became deafening. Every time he tried to stand, the visions grew crueler — showing him the family moving on without him, smiling as though he had never existed.
The faint light of hope he held onto flickered dangerously. "No... they wouldn't..." But doubt crept back, its icy grip tightening around his heart.
The shadows sensed it. They slithered closer, feeding off his despair. His breathing grew ragged, his vision blurring as the twisted faces of Safari, Ian, Olive, and Angeleva sneered down at him.
In Jen's chamber, the flames of destruction roared louder. She watched her home crumble over and over again, the agonized cries of her people ringing in her ears. Every attempt to turn away only brought her face to face with more horrors — Safari and the others, lifeless and consumed by the inferno.
Her hands trembled, the once vibrant pastries she held now turning to ash. The voice continued its relentless assault.
"You couldn't protect them."
"You failed, Jen."
"They're gone because of you."
Tears streamed down her face as she desperately shook her head. "No! That's not true!" But the flames burned hotter, and her heart ached.
Her knees buckled, and she collapsed, sobbing. The once fierce determination she held began to crumble beneath the weight of the relentless nightmare. Every belief she clung to was fading — as if the darkness itself was devouring her spirit.
"What if... I really am powerless?" The thought poisoned her resolve.
Both Zack and Jen were now trapped in the endless torment of their own minds. The chambers had no intention of letting them go — their purpose was to break, shatter, and consume. The more they struggled, the deeper the darkness pulled them.
The warmth they once felt from their family — the strength they believed in — was slipping away.
And the chambers relished every moment of their suffering.
Meanwhile, Safari and Angeleva
remained trapped within their own twisted chambers, facing the endless torment of their greatest weaknesses. Despite their immense strength, the relentless trials were beginning to break through their defenses.