The Return of an Old Friend

The Return of an Old Friend

The warm glow of the late afternoon sun bathed the castle of Avaloria in a soft light, but within its stone walls, a sense of unease lingered. Seraphina stood at the window, watching the shadows lengthen over the gardens. There had been whispers of unrest beyond Veridonia’s borders—rumors of conflict and betrayal, but nothing had yet reached their doorstep. For now, the kingdom remained at peace.

But as the sun dipped lower, casting a crimson hue over the horizon, a rider approached the gates of the castle—a figure from the past, long thought dead, whose arrival would send shockwaves through the kingdom.

The Return of a Ghost