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By jason williamPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Once upon a time, in a world far different from our own, there existed a land of eternal darkness. The sky was always black, with no stars or moon to offer any light. The only source of illumination came from the glowing plants that grew in the forest, casting an eerie green light.

This land was ruled by a powerful sorcerer named Zoltar. He was feared and hated by all who knew of him, for he ruled with an iron fist and showed no mercy to those who opposed him.

One day, a young girl named Lyra was born into this world. She was a small and fragile thing, with bright eyes that shone even in the darkness. Lyra's parents were simple farmers who had been lucky enough to find a small patch of fertile land in the otherwise barren world. They loved their daughter more than anything else in the world and did everything they could to keep her safe.

As Lyra grew up, she began to realize just how different she was from everyone else in the world. While most people were content to live in fear of Zoltar and his minions, Lyra dreamed of a world where the sky was blue and the sun shone bright. She longed to see the world beyond the boundaries of her small village.

One day, as she was wandering in the forest, Lyra stumbled upon an old woman sitting by a fire. The woman was wrinkled and hunched over, with a crooked nose and a wisp of white hair. Lyra was afraid at first, but the woman spoke to her in a kind voice and offered her a warm meal.

As Lyra ate, the woman began to tell her stories of a world beyond the darkness. She spoke of a place where the sun shone and the sky was blue, where the grass was soft and the flowers bloomed. Lyra listened with rapt attention, her heart filling with hope for the first time in her life.

The old woman told Lyra that she was a witch, and that she had the power to see beyond the veil of darkness that covered the world. She offered to teach Lyra how to use her own magical abilities, to help her break free from the chains that bound her to this land.

Lyra was hesitant at first, but the woman's words rang true in her heart. She agreed to stay with the witch and learn all she could.

Over the course of several months, Lyra learned the secrets of magic. She learned to cast spells and conjure spirits, to control the elements and bend them to her will. The witch taught her everything she knew, and Lyra became powerful beyond her wildest dreams.

When she felt ready, Lyra set out on a quest to find the source of the darkness that covered her land. She traveled through the forest, past the mountains, and over the sea, searching for any clue that might lead her to the answers she sought.

Finally, after months of searching, Lyra stumbled upon an ancient temple, hidden deep in the heart of a jungle. She could feel the power emanating from within, and she knew that this was the source of the darkness.

Lyra approached the temple with caution, for she knew that Zoltar and his minions would do everything in their power to stop her. She cast a spell to disguise herself, so that she would not be recognized as a threat.

As she entered the temple, Lyra was met with an army of skeletons and undead creatures. She fought them off with her magic, using fireballs and ice storms to defeat them.

Finally, she reached the heart of the temple, where she found Zoltar himself waiting for her. He was a tall and imposing figure, with dark robes and a staff that glowed with dark energy.

Zoltar laughed

AdventurefamilyFan FictionFantasyHumorLoveScriptShort StoryYoung Adult

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