Walk Into The Shadow: [Book 1]

The Watcher In The Shadows

As dawn broke over the mystical land of Eldoria, anticipation filled the air. In the heart of the kingdom stood a festive and joyful feast in the king's court, known as the Feast of Great Joy. Ancient trees towered above the garden, while flowers surrounded the path leading through it. It was said that within its depths lay unimaginable treasures and unimaginable secrets. A sense of wonder and awe filled the people as they made their way down the path. They knew that they were about to witness something truly magical and special. They could feel that something amazing was about to happen.

King Alaric and Queen Celestia sat upon their gold thrones and waited patiently for their guests to be seated. As everyone settled in, Queen Celestia began to speak. "Welcome, my friends. I have gathered you here to share in a great secret - the secret of the great chamber beneath us." With that, she gestured to a great stone door, and the party gasped in wonder. Queen Celestia opened the stone door and revealed a chamber filled with sparkling jewels and ancient artifacts. She smiled and said, "This is the secret of our kingdom. Now, let us celebrate!" Queen Celestia invited the party to explore the chamber and to marvel in its beauty. She then announced a grand feast in honor of the discovery of the chamber and all who were present. The guests celebrated the night away, filled with joy and excitement.

But all good things do not always last. Someone in the far corner of the throne room watched. The figure stepped forward, revealing itself to be the previous castle ruler. He declared his return, and with it, his rule restoration. Chaos ensued. It was Malachai, The Sorcerer, leader of the Shadowspawn and brother of Queen Celestia. " Malachai you have no business here. Gaurds remove him at once." Malachai laughed. "It is too late for that. I have come to reclaim what is rightfully mine." He waved his hands and a powerful magic surrounded the castle, trapping everyone inside. The battle for the castle had begun. Malachai's army of Shadowspawn rushed in and surrounded the castle, ready for battle. The citizens of the castle prepared for the fight, determined to protect what was rightfully theirs. A battle of epic proportions was about to begin. Malachai laughed as his enemies scrambled to defend themselves. He had finally achieved his goal - the castle was his. He had won. So he thought.

Elysia heard about the commotion in the King's court. Was it true? Had Malachai really returned? Elysia knew what he sought, the Enaria Crystal. Legends say that the crystal holds the key to restoring balance and harmony to the land. It also can turn thoughts into reality. And the crystal lay in the chamber and was presented to the court. Elysia shivered with anticipation. She had to find a way to get to the chamber and obtain the crystal before Malachai did. She knew it was her only chance to save the kingdom.She quickly formulated a plan and gathered her supplies. She had to act quickly, for time was of the essence. She set off to the chamber, determined to find the crystal.

Elysia moved in and out of alleys and through hidden doors. Her father built the castle walls long ago before venturing into the enchanted forest. When she got to a certain wall she stopped. " Look for the stone marked with a C." She felt around the stones until she found one that was slightly different. It had a deep groove in the shape of a letter C. She pushed it and the wall started to move. A secret door opened and she stepped through.As she stepped through the door, she found herself in a long hallway with portraits of her ancestors lining the walls. At the end of the hallway was a large oak door. She opened it, revealing a large and beautiful room filled with books and artifacts.

This was not the same chamber with the jewels of the King and Queen, but a chamber filled with old junk. How would she find the crystal now? She searched the room, looking for any clues that might lead her to the crystal. After an hour of searching, she heard faint ringing from behind a large chest. She opened the chest and uncovered the crystal inside the hilt of a golden sword. She also found a note that read, "You have found the crystal. Use it wisely." She quickly grabbed the sword and the note, and ran out of the room. She knew she had to use the crystal for good, and she vowed to use it only for the greater good.

But Elysia wondered why the king hidden the crystal in an old chamber instead of in his house of treasures?Maybe he did not know his forefathers had hidden the crystal away. The king had many treasures, but the crystal was not one of them. He was unaware of the crystal's existence. Elysia decided to keep the sword secret. Elysia ran past the soldiers on her way out of the tunnel, when she crawled out of the hole she had created. She looked up and saw the castle towers. Ablaze and smoking. She could not turn back. She grasped her hands on the hilt of the sword and ran toward the Enchanted Forest.