He landed hard, the impact jarring his bones, on soft, moss-covered earth.Above him, the rift – a tear in reality – pulsed with an otherworldly light.


    Strange, bioluminescent fungi illuminated the forest floor, casting an ethereal glow.Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


    Liam drew his hiking knife, heart hammering. A creature emerged – small, furry, with iridescent wings and eyes like molten gold. It chittered, a sound like wind chimes, before speaking in surprisingly clear English.


    But be warned, little sprout, Aethel is not always kind."