Chapter 1: Mysterious Birthday Visitor and A Journey
Selia, a young woman in her twenties, just got her birthday, lived in a solitary existence in a place sparsely populated by neighbors. From a young age, she had grown accustomed to the quiet and the emptiness that surrounded her. Her parents had passed away when she was just five years old, leaving her with fragmented memories and a void in her heart. As the years went by, Selia's loneliness became more palpable, and a deep yearning stirred within her to uncover the truth about the forgotten past.
Living alone had its challenges, and Selia often found herself yearning for companionship and a sense of belonging. The absence of her parents weighed heavily on her, their faces fading further into the distant recesses of her memory. Their absence left her feeling untethered, aching for a connection she couldn't quite grasp. Selia's days were filled with routines and a monotonous existence, amplifying her desperate need to break free from the suffocating grip of loneliness.
So, when the mysterious man in black offer her the taste to escape all those loneliness and lack of adventure, she just reached for his hands like she wanted to trust her life with it. She has always have a feeling deeper than just adoration toward him. He was the only one that can give her some sense of being treasured as he always come giving her some little present on her birthday. She always thought of him as someone close even though she had never meet him eye to eye until recently.
The desire to embark on a journey of self-discovery gnawed at Selia's soul, consuming her thoughts day and night. She yearned to uncover the secrets of her parents, to understand who they were and what they had passed down to her. The memories she clung to were like fragments of a shattered mirror, reflecting only glimpses of her identity. Selia felt an overwhelming urgency to piece together the fragments, to create a clearer picture of her past and, ultimately, of herself.
Her longing answers fueled her determination, and Selia began meticulously researching her parents' lives and the circumstances surrounding their untimely departure. She delved into dusty old photo albums, scoured forgotten letters, and sought out long-lost acquaintances who might offer a glimpse into her parents' world. Each discovery, no matter how small, brought her closer to the truth and gave her strength to take the first steps toward her journey.
The prospect of leaving her familiar surroundings both thrilled and terrified Selia. Venturing into the unknown meant confronting her deepest fears and facing the reality of her solitude head-on. Yet, the pull of her forgotten heritage and the promise of reconnecting with her roots were too strong to ignore. Selia knew that her journey would not only reveal her parents' story but also unravel the layers of her own identity, giving her the chance to heal the wounds that had haunted her for far too long.
With a mixture of trepidation and hope, Selia packed her belongings and set forth on a quest to uncover the truth about her parents and, ultimately, herself. The road ahead would be arduous, with many challenges to overcome, but Selia was determined to find solace and forge connections in a world that had long felt cold and desolate. Little did she know that this journey would not only lead her to her parents' legacy but also to the discovery of inner strength, resilience, and the transformative power of embracing one's past.
At her birthday, as Selia stood in her humble abode, her eyes widened with surprise as Lucius, the mysterious man in black, handed her a small key. Her heart raced with anticipation, knowing that this key held the promise of unlocking something significant. Nestled within a card, she read the strange address written on it, feeling a mixture of intrigue and trepidation.
Driven by curiosity and a yearning for answers, Selia followed the address, her steps guided by a newfound determination that day. The destination was an obscure place, shrouded in an air of mystery. As she entered, the atmosphere seemed to hum with ancient power, and her senses were awakened by the weight of the moment.
After she left the abandoned building, Selia felt a sense of freedom and excitement. She knew that she had been given a gift. The key, the card, and now the book that is full of many curious spells and rituals.
Days turned into nights as Selia immersed herself in deciphering the enigmatic contents of the book. She was both intrigued and frustrated, as the true meaning behind the spells eluded her grasp. The complex incantations seemed to whisper secrets, tempting her to unlock their mysteries and harness their power.
It was then that Lucius, the man she had given name to , reappeared before her, his presence as mysterious as ever. "You are doing well," he said, "But there is much more to learn."
Selia felt a chill run down her spine. Overwhelmed with a curiosity and a sense of urgency, she summoned the courage to ask him the question that had lingered within her for so long. "What do you want from me?" she inquired, her voice quivering with a mixture of fear and longing.
Lucius's eyes gleamed with a hint of emotion, a flicker of vulnerability beneath his enigmatic facade. He paused for a moment, as if contemplating the weight of her question. Finally, in a voice laced with a subtle mix of sorrow and purpose, he replied, "What I want, Selia, is for you to embrace the legacy within you. To unlock the dormant power of your ancestry and discover the truth that lies within your soul."
Selia's heart pounded in her chest as she absorbed his words, the weight of her destiny settling upon her shoulders. The journey she had embarked upon was not merely about unraveling the secrets of her parents or deciphering the spells within the book. It was a journey of self-discovery, of understanding the depths of her own potential and the immense power that resided within her.