Adam Williams

Everburn

There weren't always dragons in the Valley. These words, repeated so often, had lost any real meaning. They were the typical start to fairy tales and children's stories, fanciful delights and adventures. When someone said, "There weren't always dragons in the Valley," you could prepare yourself to sit back, relax, and be entertained for a short while. These words were an escape from the harsh reality of life. Until the day these same words brought an even harsher truth crashing down.