Chapter 10
A Name for Peace
With Elara's help, Leo discovers the true spiritual name of the lost spirit. It's a name that holds the key to its release, a name that speaks of its longing for rest and resolution.
Leo’s heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird. The air in Elder Elara’s small, sun-drenched cottage hummed with a quiet energy, a stark contrast to the shadowy unease that had settled over Oakhaven like a damp shroud. He clutched the smooth, cool stone Elara had given him, its surface etched with ancient symbols that seemed to pulse with a faint light. “Are you sure, Elder Elara?” he whispered, his voice barely disturbing the stillness. “A name… can really help someone?”
Elara’s eyes, the colour of warm honey, crinkled at the corners as she smiled. She sat opposite him, her hands gently folded in her lap, her presence