PROLOGUE

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PROLOGUE

•°HOW IT ALL BEGUN°•

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•°HOW IT ALL BEGUN°•

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In 2026, nestled in the lush landscapes of Tennessee, Silas Woodrow discovered more than just an incredible creature; he uncovered a bond that would transcend the mundane and transform his life forever.

Deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, during a hike that was designed to clear his mind but ended up changing it entirely, Silas caught sight of a shimmering shadow beneath the pines. Out lumbered a majestic black dragon, cloaked in mystery. Shadow's scales glinted like obsidian in the sunlight, and as he spread his magnificent red wings, it felt as though the very air around Silas crackled with energy.

Silas and Shadow became inseparable. The bond between them was immediate and deep; they understood each other in ways that defied words. Silas quickly learned to harness Shadow's abilities as a companion and guardian, and he often found himself lost in the experience of flying through cotton candy clouds, the wind rushing past them, a mix of exhilaration and serenity.

It wasn’t long before he met Lucifer—a name that sent shivers down his spine, evoking both dread and allure. But Lucifer was far from fearsome; he was charming, quick-witted, and possessed a warmth that drew Silas in. What truly captivated Silas, however, was Lucifer's dragon, Hellfire. With a long neck reminiscent of a Carnotaurus and a fierce exterior softened by the gentle gaze of his fiery red eyes, Hellfire was nothing short of a masterpiece of nature.

For two glorious years, Silas and Lucifer explored the world with their dragons by their sides. They faced the remarkable challenge of keeping them hidden from prying eyes, toiling in ingenuity to shroud their world of magic from a reality that wouldn’t understand.

They used secret glades deep in the woods, abandoned barns in the countryside, and even a hidden cave that echoed with the sounds of their laughter and the flaps of massive wings. With their bonds growing deeper, they made a pact—one that celebrated freedom and creativity beyond any constricting norm.

Then came Allison, an energetic whirlwind with the ability to brighten the gloomiest days. Her sunny disposition radiated hope and warmth, which was contagious even to the most hardened of hearts.

She owned a dragon of her own—Dune, a creature clad in vibrant yellow scales that shimmered like sun-kissed sand. Dune was playful, always seeking the most whimsical adventures, which made her the perfect companion for Shadow and Hellfire.

The trio formed a family, a tight-knit circle, all united by the peace of the forest and the care they held for one another's dragons and their secrets.

Together, they fortified their sanctuary, constructing makeshift barriers within their hidden valleys and obscuring their presence from the watchful eyes of humans. Each evening,

as the sun dipped behind the mountains, they would gather around a crackling fire, dragons curled around them like protective sentinels. They reveled in stories, laughter, and the simple joys of friendship by the flickering flames, sharing their hopes and dreams beneath a blanket of star-speckled skies.

But secrets are heavy burdens, and what began as a fantastical escape soon morphed into a question of survival. A viral video captured glimpses of Hellfire and Shadow flying against a backdrop of the setting sun, a reminder of their fragile existence. The online world buzzed with hashtags and fervent speculation.

The dragons had captured the attention of scientists, skeptical reporters, and thrill-seekers, endangering their hidden life.

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