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Forest of Mischief

Chapter 2 : Twilight's Chasm

Word Count: 2018    |    Released on: 16/02/2022

to earth than usual. Disoriented from the quick passage of time, Freya tries to determine exactly how late she is for her

ear her. The footsteps draw closer, still behind the barrier of trees. Freya quiets her

of the trees rustle and a tall, human-like silhouette appears. Freya jumps to her feet, letting out a scream as she starts running. Forgetting

rt as the pounding footsteps grow fainter. She cuts into a line of trees, ducking behind th

ickets, the skittering of nocturnal animals, and leftover noise from the city right outside the garden? The thick darkness blooms around her and th

ively, s

alls forward as she abruptly stops. The sight of a dark figure looming in front of her, blocking her only way to safet

r as she turns her head. A second towering figure silently inches their way toward her. She's trapped. She desperately search

arm with an iron grip wraps around her, pinning her arms at her side. She tries to twist out of it,

ches as the second dark figure vanishes and appears in front of her. Shadows hide his face as a heavy mist flows over her, causing her thoughts to b

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looked like they were breathing. Her mind plays catch up as she looks around the unfamiliar surroundings in the dark. She jolts

asts an eerie shadow as she studies the massive room that is no doubt bigger

draining to her face as she looks out the endless night. Nothing, she sees nothing. Even when she looks down, all she sees is an empty abyss with no ends

the panic, the dread that now consumes her deep down inside her. She looks around the room, searching for an answer. Even a clue to where she is. The style of the room is nothing like she'd seen. The stone walls, a

ide from whoever is at the other side of the door. The thought of the gleaming red hair, the face of the stranger.

ping through the window. The door creaks open and she hears light footsteps enter the room. And then they s

e out from wherever you're hiding." Freya doesn't dare move. The sweet v

the curtain, tensing as she looks at the woman who is smiling at Freya. The first thing Freya notices is that she's beautiful. Her small stature is

anding voice, "Where am I?

into a more casual tone instead of nurturing, "I can answer them, if

if you tell me what you want w

or the first time, Freya notices the stack of dresses in her hand. A long white linen garment with an emerald green bodice and a light brown skirt. Re

ps near the fireplace. Giving Freya space to grab the dress without walking too close to her. Either this is some elaborate plan built on manipulation, or a

her and the strange woman. Before she undresses, she hears the door slam into the heavy stone. And then, a

el the rage radiating off of her at the sight of him casually leaning against her door frame. For the first time, she notices his face. His straight nose and piercing green eyes, similar to her own.

roam over her. "You look terrible." Sh

u chase someone," Freya says

man, her bright eyes narrowing, "What did you do? I though

ive shrug, "The

er me. They're talking like she's not even there, like she

ya says. Each word drips wit

nders her request, debating it in his mind. "Yeah, that's not going to happen. I

s voice is sharp, no doubt a warning to her. She wonders what they would do if she tried, causing a shudder to run through he

ys, "If I go to dinner, yo

one bit. But she nods, at least it's a start. His attention back on Lilli, "Make sure she bathes before

ys hidden passageways linking different rooms. This one seems to lead to a bathroom with no other way out. The elegant bathtub is the focal point of the r

, relishing in both washing off the dirt and that she's making them wait. In that moment, Freya decides she's not goi

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1 Chapter 1 : Mist of Shadows2 Chapter 2 : Twilight's Chasm3 Chapter 3 : Dancing Embers4 Chapter 4 : The Fae's Secret5 Chapter 5 : Into the Realm6 Chapter 6 : The Forest's Edge7 Chapter 7 : The Crimson Feast8 Chapter 8 : A Moonlit Dance9 Chapter 9 : Midsummer's Promise10 Chapter 10 : Kiss of Winter11 Chapter 11 : The Tree of Cariad12 Chapter 12 : Violet Temptation13 Chapter 13 : Bedside Memories14 Chapter 14 : The Summer Solstice15 Chapter 15 : Brenin of Summer16 Chapter 16 : Swords of Ice and Fire17 Chapter 17 : The Hidden Meadow18 Chapter 18 : Bewitching Hour19 Chapter 19 : Roses of Silver20 Chapter 20 : The Dance of Midnight Sun21 Chapter 21 : Under the Willow Tree22 Chapter 22 : Freya's Decision23 Chapter 23 : The Beast's True Form24 Chapter 24 : Echo of the Trees25 Chapter 25 : The Hollow Cavern26 Chapter 26 : Betrayal of Flames27 Chapter 27 : Firelight Confessions28 Chapter 28 : The King's Heir29 Chapter 29 : Haze of Emeralds30 Chapter 30 : The Damp Cavern31 Chapter 31 : The Alchemist's Potion32 Chapter 32 : Midnight Nightmares33 Chapter 33 : New Allies34 Chapter 34 : The Tree's Tether35 Chapter 35 : Gleamed Power36 Chapter 36 : Arms of Comfort37 Chapter 37 : The Twisted Dagger38 Chapter 38 : Crackle of Lightning39 Chapter 39 : A Healer's Touch40 Chapter 40 : The Life Sources of the Realms41 Chapter 41 : Flash of Jealousy42 Chapter 42 : Wings in the Wind43 Chapter 43 : Sanctuary for Two44 Chapter 44 : Confession in the Dark45 Chapter 45 : A Familiar Assistance46 Chapter 46 : Feigned Deception47 Chapter 47 : Crimson Truth48 Chapter 48 : The Clearing's Visitor49 Chapter 49 : The Realm's Queen50 Chapter 50 : The Secret Wedding