Beast world

Chapter 1: Through the Threshold of the Unknown

The sun had dipped behind the hills when Mia, a young girl with dreams larger than life itself, stood at the edge of the forest path. She had wandered far from the familiar world, drawn by strange sounds and scents that captivated her senses. She had heard legends of the Beastly Continent - a place where animals spoke and magic hid around every corner.

As she stepped onto a dark stone, the light around her shimmered and instantly enveloped her. Mia closed her eyes and surrendered to the sensation. When she opened them again, an unexpected, yet beautiful and eerie landscape stretched before her. The air was fresh and bittersweet, and the flowers blooming in vibrant colors seemed almost alive, as if they were breathing.

"Welcome, wanderer," a voice whispered, piercing the silence. Mia turned to see a long, graceful snake coiled around a tree branch. Its scales shimmered in shades of green and gold, and its eyes were deep and penetrating. "I am Curtis, guardian of this land."

Mia was startled, yet also intrigued. "Curtis? What do you want from me?" she asked, trying to conceal the tremor in her voice.

"Not everything is as it seems, little Mia," Curtis said, his smile enigmatic. "You are chosen to discover the secrets of this continent. You carry a beauty that even the beasts cannot ignore."

Mia didn't know how to respond. She had always dreamed of adventures, but she never imagined she would meet a talking snake. "What beauty? I'm just an ordinary girl."

"Beauty is not only external," Curtis explained. "It is also the courage to embrace the unknown and fight for what you believe in. You possess a power you do not yet know. Follow me, and I will show you."
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