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Had it all been a dream? The last two memories I had were of the beautiful face of my savior and the sensation of his hand around mine as I’d writhed in agony. The recollection of his soft, soothing voice rang clearly in my ears like a bell when he’d told me it was all going to be alright. I thought of how he’d brushed the caramel bangs from my eyes and kissed away my tears. I was so busy daydreaming that I hadn’t realized the scenery around me had changed at some point. I was no longer surrounded by drab white walls and the aroma of death, but rather a soothing, calming atmosphere. It was easily the most beautiful room

Oriana glared at her captor, though her heart pounded against her chest. Herrick, the Duke of Zill, smiled from behind his mask. He could sense the fear behind his niece's facade.   "My dear, I have come to ask a favor of you," The Duke said. Both the Princess and her Uncle knew there was little need to make the request. "I need you to tell me where The Book of Ultimate Power is located." "You truly are mad. Those sacred writings are not for your eyes." Oriana replied with surprising confidence. The Duke felt a red hot fury build within his mind. One of his black gloved hands shot up, ready to strike. Then something seemed to fla

The town of Liriani was nestled in a secure wooded area of the Land of Oriana near the mountains. It was a place where families could live in peace and harmony without fear. Eleni and Ryan Sawyer were a happily married couple with a young daughter named Katie. While Eleni worked as a dance instructor teaching children both younger and older than her own child, Ryan supported his family by managing the Liriani General Store. Though Katie was normally a very well-behaved child and received relatively good marks in school, there was a part of her that sometimes made her parents worry… and that was her problem communicating with people out