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Whispers of the Forgotten Realm

Very interesting story

By Andrii KolesnychenkoPublished about a year ago 1 min read

In the heart of a quiet town, nestled between rolling hills and ancient forests, lies a forgotten legend—one that no one dares to speak of, yet everyone feels. For generations, the townspeople have passed on rumors of a secret realm, hidden deep within the woods, where time and reality twist and bend, and where those who wander too far never return.

Mara, a curious young woman with a thirst for adventure, has always been drawn to the forest. Her grandmother, once a fierce storyteller, would often warn her to never venture too far. But when Mara's best friend, Finn, mysteriously disappears during an autumn night, leaving behind only a cryptic note that reads, "The whispers call me," Mara knows there's only one place he could have gone.

Determined to find him, Mara embarks on a journey into the woods, guided by fragments of stories, eerie symbols carved into trees, and the haunting sensation of being watched. As she goes deeper, the forest begins to change around her—trees shift their positions, shadows grow longer, and the air grows thick with secrets.

She stumbles upon an ancient stone gateway, half-buried in moss and vines. With a deep breath, she steps through, finding herself in a realm that seems to exist outside of time itself. Here, the laws of nature are twisted, and the creatures that inhabit it are not bound by human rules. It’s a world where forgotten souls roam, waiting for someone brave enough to remember them.

Mara soon realizes that Finn is not just lost—he’s become part of this realm. To save him, she must unravel the truth behind the realm’s origins, face her own darkest fears, and decide whether the price of his freedom is too high to pay.

As Mara unearths ancient secrets and confronts the powerful beings who govern this strange world, she learns that the whispers aren’t just warnings—they are a call to those who dare to remember what was once forgotten.

Will Mara escape with Finn, or will she become another whisper in the forgotten realm?

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