《AlRio》


 Chapter 1: The Rift

    He landed hard, the impact jarring his bones, on soft, moss-covered earth.Above him, the rift ¨C a tear in reality ¨C 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 ¨C 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."

 Chapter 2: The Sylvani

    These were the Sylvani, guardians of the forest.


    "Who dares trespass on sacred ground?" it boomed, its voice resonating with the power of the ancient trees.Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more.


    The Sylvani listened, their leaf-hair rustling.The leader, whose name Liam learned was Elderwood, regarded Liam with shrewd eyes.


    Tell me, human, what brings you to Aethel?"


    The Shadow Blight creeps across the land, corrupting all it touches.You will need allies."