The Forest
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Last published Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Author note: This is a short fantasy story. It was originally an idea that I wanted to submit to an online magazine but I decided to post it here.
Allison is a wallflower, a loner; she keeps to herself, occasionally talking to her cousin Dani. She wasn't always like this; she was outgoing and talkative but after the death of her mom, she secluded herself from the world. Her only safe is outdoors surrounded by nature but since the woods are considered dangerous in her cousin's hometown, she settles for the school's garden.
Until one day she finds herself in the middle of the forest. Afraid and alone she questions how she got there. But she's not alone.
Ardelean, the name of his home, his responsibility; left to rule the forest at a young age Soren is desperate for a solution. The forest is dying; no-one knows why or how to stop it. No-one except the forest itself. When Soren sees Allison in the middle of the forest, he is discouraged wondering how a weak girl could save his home. He needs to trust the forest; the forest knows best. Now it's up to him to ask Allison to help him.
Will she help him or just leave?
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Ally has lived a normal life. Other then her headaches, will to stay away from other people, and the weird way light acts around her, she's completely ordinary. Until now. When she stumbles into a world full of magic and fantastical creatures only the most creative of minds could dream up, she figures out she's much more than your typical teenager. But there are rumors, rumors of danger. A queen, a queen who wants her head. And a boy. A boy who could be her beginning or end. Ally has heard that this world is not what it seems. It's dangerous, and she has a role to play while fighting to survive in doing so. One wrong step and it could all crumble before her. But the people think of her as a threat, and are willing to do anything to see her end. Confused and alone, Ally must try to find her way home, wanting to be free of it all. But it haunts her, and will never let her go. She must struggle through all the lies, and find out where she belongs in the process.
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