Jason and the Whispering Woods

Previously

…He looked back at the weeping stones, the crevice now appearing as just another shadow in the deepening twilight. The Blight had been held at bay, for now. But he knew the fight was not over. He held the Heartstone, its light a promise of renewal, and a deep resolve settled within him. He would find the heart of the grove, and he would use this artifact to heal the Whispering Woods, to banish the Blight forever. The path ahead was still fraught with danger, but Jason was no longer just a curious boy. He was a protector, a guardian, and he carried the hope of the ancient woods in his very hands.