1 A Fateful Encounter

"See you tomorrow!" Frost waved goodbye to her friends, a smile playing on her lips. It had been a fun-filled day, and she was looking forward to the weekend plans they had made. As she walked home, a sense of excitement lingered in the air.

"Take care!" her friends called out, their voices filled with warmth.

"Bye!" Frost replied, her voice filled with anticipation. Lost in her thoughts and with her phone in hand, she strolled along the familiar streets. Little did she know that in a matter of moments, her life would change forever.

Engrossed in her phone, Frost failed to notice her surroundings as she reached the road. Time seemed to stand still as a notification popped up on her screen, capturing her attention. Oblivious to the approaching danger, she took a step forward.

In an instant, a screeching sound filled the air, followed by a deafening crash. The world spun around Frost as she felt an intense pain coursing through her body. Her consciousness began to fade, and her soul felt as if it were slipping away.

When Frost regained awareness, she found herself in a room filled with commotion. The head maid scolded a servant who had dropped something, exclaiming how careless they were to disturb the princess's rest.

"I'm sorry, it slipped from my hand. I'll clean it quickly," the maid replied, her voice filled with fear.

"Be quick, or you'll be punished," the head maid warned, her tone stern.

Confused and disoriented, Frost wondered why there was so much noise and commotion around her. Her head throbbed with a mild headache, and her body felt stiff. As her senses gradually returned, Frost became aware of the head maid's joyful exclamation upon noticing her awake.

"Oh! Thank God, the princess woke up!"

The head maid wasted no time in commanding the other servants to inform the king and queen of Frost's awakening. It was a moment of relief and excitement for everyone.

Blinking in disbelief, Frost realized that she had indeed woken up after what seemed like a long slumber. However, the surroundings were unfamiliar—a vast, beautiful room with grand architecture and opulent decorations. It was a room she had only dreamed of inhabiting.

As Frost took in her surroundings, fragments of memories flashed in her mind. Images of a tragic accident, the hit of a truck, and the pain that followed. Confusion filled her thoughts as she grappled with the realization that she might not be in the world she once knew.

"Didn't I die? Where am I? I remember getting hit by a truck. Is this the afterlife?" she wondered, her amazement tinged with uncertainty. Frost's journey in this new and enigmatic realm was about to begin, with mysteries to unravel and a destiny waiting to unfold.