Chapter 4

Shadows Descend

A terrifying, corrupted dragon attacks Elara's village, causing widespread destruction. The beast's power hints at Valerius's own dark past and his involvement in its corruption.

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The air in Oakhaven had always been thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a comforting perfume that spoke of simple lives and predictable seasons. But as Elara scrambled down the familiar slope towards her village, a new, acrid smell clawed at her senses – the stench of ozone and something far more ancient, something that tasted like fear

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