After failing and being embarrassed in front of the whole school,Zoey comes back home with a heavy heart. As an early birthday present her father bought her a puppy, only to tell her that he won't be able to make it to her birthday party. After all this sadness and  heartbreak, she finds herself outside with her new best friend in the shade of the oakwood tree. 

Today this tree looks different, a large portal is opened behind it. Gel-like substances spill out from the portal. Zoey's puppy,Jewels, gets suck inside. With determination to save her puppy she follows suit. 

Entering a new world filled with wild and deadly animals, Zoey must use the very little survival skills she has to make it out alive. She meets someone who lives there, among the animals, Lopus. She and him work together to not only find Jewels but to also save this magical forest. 

While on journeying, Zoey discovers that the magic isn't only around her but also within her. Her family history runs deep in the forest and she is now a magical being. Will Zoey find her beloved puppy and make it out? Will she save the forest from a deadly power?

The Opening

"But that's okay mom. I'll bring her back whenever she wants to be with you." Lupus spoke for what felt like the first time in a while. 


I realised something I never thought I'd see: Lupus also looked like he didn't want to leave. Who would want to leave their parent's presence? No one, not even him. He looked eager to help me but also nervous about something. Something I didn't know, but I was determined to find out. 


"We should probably get going then." I broke the silence that was beginning to build up. Lupus got up and stretched out his hand for me to take. I looked into his eyes and saw pure sincerity, I also saw a bit of father in his eyes. 


When I got up I looked around and saw that his parents were gone. Those duties they were talking about must be urgent. 


"I-" We spoke at the same time. I stared at my feet until I heard him chuckle and i joined in. 


"You go first." I said when our laughter died down. 


22 - Trust Again