The story commences with 18 years-old Brendan escorted up the towering stairs leading to the opulent castle that dominates the city. The golden structure, adorned with precious stones, casts a shadow over the entire realm. As Brendan ascends, anxiety grips him, unsure of what waits.
(4 hours earlier)
Young Brendan, traversing a winding road, stumbles upon a lifeless body, a gruesome sight. Rushing to check for signs of life, he’s discovered covered in blood when the guard arrive. Misunderstood, Brendan finds himself in chains, his fate hanging in the balance.
(Back to present time)
Ascending the stairs, a guard remarks on Brendan’s youth, hinting a grim destiny. The journey leads to grand oak doors trimmed in gold and marble. Inside, through hallways and doors, they arrive before a magnificent door, likely leading to the throne room. As the doors open, Brendan faces what seems like his demise. The ruler observed the young, seemingly innocent boy and surprisingly decrees banishment instead of death. Brendan grapples with the realisation – exile beyond the walls, a fate rarely survived.
(2-hour time skip)
Brendan is guided to the towering walls enclosing his home. Fear sets in as he faces the gate revealing untamed wilderness. Shoved through, the gate closes behind him, leaving Brendan on the edge of a vast forest teeming with wildlife. Contemplating the twists of fate, he steps into the unknown, wondering if different choices could have spared him this fate.
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Hidden truths (bl)
FantasyA tale unfolds of a journey from strangers to friends and eventually lovers, where the narrative weaves the delicate threads of connection. In this story, the protagonists navigate the intricacies of their relationships, transcending the boundaries...
