Bride of the mist

presence, but she tried to remain calm and professional. The woman who had led her to the building introduced her to the group. "This is Lily," she said. "She's a jour

n. People deserve to know the truth, and if you don't tell them, someone else will. It's better to be honest and upfront than to have the truth come out in a way that you can't control." The group remained silent for a few moments longer, but Lily could see that some of them were starting to soften. Finally, one of the older members of the group spoke up. "You're right," he said. "The legend of the bride of the mist is more than just a story. It's a part of our town's history, and one that we're not proud of. But we've tried to keep it hidden for a reason. We don't want outsiders coming in and making a spectacle of it." Lily nodded, understanding the man's concerns. "I promise that I won't reveal anything that could harm the town or its people," she said. "But people deserve to know the truth. Can you tell me what really happened?" The group exchanged glances, but no one spoke up. Lily was about to give up when the woman who had led her to the building