A Dark Crest Novel

Opal had been heading home with her mistress when they we're attacked. The carriage turns over, killing her mistress. She escapes with her life. She runs into the woods where she meets an unexpected friend. There she learns that not everyone she had once trusted has her best intentions. 

The Maid's Secret.

With Agnes' help I spent the last few weeks improving my magic, in turn I helped her cook, clean, and gather herbs. I had finally begun to feel like I had a purpose again. I was happy, but a part of me couldn't shake the thought that danger was looming in the shadows. 


"Agnes!" I call out to her. "I'm going out now!" 


"Yes child, don't forget to gather extra parsley for supper, im making stew." She responds. 


I slip on my cape, and my slippers, before leaving the cottage. I wonder around the vast woods, which I now knew quite well as I did this once a week, gathering herbs till the sun began to set.


Chapter Five