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The Guardian of the Portal

A story of evelyn

By JudithPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

The Guardian of the Portal

Evelyn had always been drawn to the forest. As a child, she would often wander off from her parents during family camping trips, exploring the woods for hours on end. It was her escape from the mundane world, a place where her imagination could run wild.

But when Evelyn grew up, she found that the world had lost its magic. She worked a dull office job, spent her weekends binge-watching TV shows, and rarely ventured into nature. Until one day, when she decided to take a hiking trip on a whim.

As she walked through the dense forest, Evelyn stumbled upon an ancient stone archway. It was covered in vines and moss, and seemed to glow with an otherworldly light. Without thinking, she stepped through the archway - and found herself in a completely different world.

The sky was purple and pink, and the trees were taller than any she had ever seen. Strange creatures flitted about in the branches, and the air was thick with magic. Evelyn realized that she had entered a portal to another world, a world that existed parallel to her own.

As she explored this new world, Evelyn discovered that it was called Andaria. It was a land of beauty and wonder, where magic was a natural part of everyday life. But Andaria was also in peril - the benevolent king had been overthrown by his own brother, a tyrant who ruled with an iron fist. The people of Andaria were oppressed, and the land was slowly being drained of its magic.

Evelyn knew that she had been brought to Andaria for a reason. She felt a sense of purpose that she had never felt before. And so, she joined forces with a group of rebels who were fighting to overthrow the evil king.

The rebels taught Evelyn how to wield magic, and she discovered that she had a unique gift - the ability to sense the location of the portal that had brought her to Andaria. This made her an invaluable asset to the rebels, who planned to use the portal to launch a surprise attack on the king's castle.

As the day of the attack drew near, Evelyn grew increasingly nervous. She had never been in battle before, and the fate of Andaria rested on her shoulders. But she knew that she had to stay strong - if the rebels failed, Andaria would be lost forever.

On the day of the attack, Evelyn led the charge. She used her magic to sense the location of the king's troops, and to deflect their attacks. With the rebels by her side, she stormed the castle and faced the king in a final showdown.

It was a brutal fight, but in the end, Evelyn emerged victorious. The evil king was defeated, and the rebels had taken control of Andaria. The people cheered, and Evelyn felt a sense of pride that she had never felt before.

But there was one thing left to do. As the portal's guardian, Evelyn knew that she could not return to her own world. She would have to stay in Andaria, forever guarding the portal and the magical world beyond. And so she stayed, a hero in a new land, forever keeping the portal safe from those who would misuse its power.

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Judith

I am a housewife with a passion for writing and a talent for creating interesting articles. With my talent for writing and my passion for sharing, I will sure to become one of your favorite article creators.

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