In this excerpt from "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon, Lizzie is struck by a chilling transformation of Brianna, who appears ghostly and menacing. The once gentle and kind figure is now obscured by a dark essence, turning her into something otherworldly, akin to a demon. This change leaves a significant impact on Lizzie, who has grown up in a different time and has always been aware of the haunting tales...