Into the unknown

ssness. The familiar borders and worn paths seemed to be calling me to stay, to r

rld beyond the edge. A world uncharted and untame

oid. The unknown had always been a source of fear, but also

onsider this," a v

, shaking her head. "You know what lies beyond

. There were stories, whispers of a

said, my voice bar

"Then I'm co

n. Here's an expanded version of Chapter 1, "The

The Call

e familiar borders and paths, etched by countless travelers before me, felt suffocating. My heart race

the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold. A wor

and curiosity. "What's got you so captivated by the unknown?" she as

r. "I feel it, Maria. A call to adventure, a se

ng and caution. "Be careful what you wish for," she