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Where is the way?" I asked my pet crow, Corvus, as I pulled my hood tighter around my face. It was my only way of shielding myself from prying eyes and the judgment of the outside world.
"Follow me," Corvus replied, spreading his wings and taking flight. I reminded him not to fly too far ahead, as my vision relied solely on his sight. He landed back on my shoulder, his presence reassuring.
"Perhaps I will just direct you with my voice then," Corvus suggested, understanding the limitations I faced.
As we ventured into the unknown, a surge of happiness washed over me. For twenty long years, I had been locked away in a cabin by my godmother. Stepping out into the world for the first time felt like a breath of fresh air, a taste of freedom I had longed for.
The sound of a distant river reached my ears, its melodic rhythm calling out to me. I turned to Corvus
"Is that the river?" I asked, my voice filled with curiosity. I had only heard tales of its beauty from my godmother and from afar, but now I longed to witness it with my own eyes or at least Corvus's eyes.
"Yes, it is, my lady," Corvus confirmed, his voice laced with reverence. "It is not too far from here."
A burning desire to experience the river's wonders ignited within me. I pleaded with Corvus, urging him to lead the way. The world held countless mysteries waiting to be unraveled, and I needed to explore every inch of it.
Corvus hesitated, concerned for my safety. "Perhaps it is unwise to wander too far, my lady," he cautioned.
But my excitement was beyond any fear. I badly wanted to embrace the world, to see the river that I had only imagined but have never experienced.
"It will be fine, let us go, please, Corvus," I implored. "I have spent far too long in isolation. I must see what the river truly looks like."
Understanding the fire within me, Corvus sighed and reluctantly agreed. "Very well, it is this way," he conceded, taking flight once more. I followed eagerly, my heart pounding with each step.
As we journeyed through dense forests and open meadows, the world unfolded before me, revealing its hidden wonders. The excitement grew with every passing moment, driving me forward.
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ROYAL DARKNESS (MASKED)(18+)
Historical Fiction"Leave," Jamari said. "I have no desire to engage in conversation with you." Reagan slowly walked towards her, closing the gap between them. "I am the dragon king," he said. "Adored by some, despised by many, and feared by countless others." He stoo...
