The parched wind howled through the skeletal trees of the Lost Lands, a place where maps held no truth and legends walked. Queen Mara, desperate to save her kingdom from a creeping blight, summoned Gray Alys, a sorceress whispered to command forces beyond mortal comprehension. Alys, with eyes like chips of obsidian, accepted the perilous … Read more
The hum of fluorescent lights flickered over the drab hallways of Northwood High, a stark contrast to the boundless worlds inside the minds of its students. For Henry, another day meant dodging the taunts of Trevor and his cronies, his solace found only in the pixelated landscapes of Minecraft. But today was different. A glitch … Read more
The asphalt ribbon unwound into the dense forest, mirroring the tense silence inside the car. Elliot gripped the wheel, his knuckles white, while his daughter Ridley stared out the window, a storm brewing in her eyes mirroring the gathering clouds. This weekend retreat was supposed to fix their fractured relationship, a forced march into nature … Read more