WHISPERS OF THE HIDDEN CROWN

Chapter 7: The Sorceress's Bargain

Lucian, desperate to reclaim Seraphina's memories, sought the sorceress Morgana. Her eyes held galaxies, and her laughter echoed through time. She offered a bargain: a vial of stardust that could restore memories, but at a cost.

"Three tasks," Morgana intoned. "Complete them, and Seraphina's past shall bloom like forgotten roses."

Lucian agreed, his resolve unwavering. The first task led him to the Whispering Woods, where ancient oaks whispered riddles. He solved them, each answer a key to unlocking memory's door.