Trapped in the monotony of university life, Marielle thought her biggest battles were exams and deadlines. But when she uncovers an ancient book pulsing with forgotten power, her world shatters. Thrust into the dangerous, alluring realm of Eldoria...
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The clock on the wall ticked mercilessly, each second echoing like a drumbeat in Marielle's ears. Stacks of textbooks loomed over her like ancient fortresses, each volume a reminder of the relentless siege of assignments and deadlines.
Her dorm room, once a sanctuary, felt more like a prison—cluttered with notes, empty coffee cups, and remnants of late-night study sessions that blurred into one another. It was the end of another grueling week at the university, and Marielle was painfully aware that she was not just tired; she was exhausted to her core.
She had entered college with dreams as bright as the summer sky, hoping to carve out a path in the world of literature. Words were her refuge, the stories her solace. But as the demands of coursework mounted, the joy she once found in them began to wither. Instead, she felt suffocated by the weight of expectations—her own and those imposed by family and society. Her mother’s voice echoed in her mind, urging her to pursue excellence, to not waste the opportunities afforded to her.
“Just one more chapter,” Marielle whispered, but the promise felt like a bitter lie.
The endless cycle of readings and papers twisted her stomach in knots. She longed for a reprieve, a break from the incessant demands of her life—a taste of freedom she could only find in the pages of a novel.
With a resigned sigh, she pushed her chair back, the wood scraping against the floor, and ran a hand through her tousled hair. She glanced at the window, the golden rays of the setting sun spilling into the room, casting warm hues across the mess. For a moment, she allowed herself to dream of adventure—of being swept away to a world where responsibilities faded, replaced by thrilling escapades and enchanting mysteries.
