The dusty smell of stagnant books, worn leather, and ancient ink filled my nostrils. The sun’s rays filtered through the thick panes of glass, lighting every particle hanging in the air from movement for the first time in ages. Having just restored the four stones to their place and uttering the spell to release all […]

There was a soft knock on the door before it opened and Keltin entered. “Are you busy?” I placed my finger between the pages of my book before I closed the cover and lifted my head. “What do you think?” “I’m a little nervous about Ulrich arriving.” My older brother ignored my annoyed expression. “I […]