In a quaint, mist-cloaked village nestled amidst the rolling hills of England’s countryside, an ominous tale began to unfold. The village of Windermere, known for its peaceful charm, had become a place of whispered dread. One by one, the children began to vanish, leaving behind only echoes of laughter that once filled the cobbled streets. Yet, no trace of them could be found. Fear gripped the hearts of the villagers, but none dared speak of it.

And so, our tale begins with Rosé, a young woman with eyes sharp as a hawk’s, and a mind twice as keen. Sent by the crown under mysterious circumstances, she arrived in Windermere not for leisure, but to unravel the enigma of the missing children.

Rose: The Missing Children

The evening descended upon Windermere with an unnatural stillness, the village wrapped in an eerie quiet, as though the very land itself knew of the dread that would soon befall it. The mist had thickened once more, its tendrils creeping through the cobbled streets like ghostly fingers, obscuring all but the faintest flickers of torchlight from the distant homes. Inside "The King’s Heart," Rosé and Helene sat in silence, the weight of the messenger's warning heavy on their minds. 


The fire crackled faintly in the hearth, but even its warmth felt hollow. 


Helene's hand rested limply at her side, the wound where her arm had been now an aching reminder of their failure, of the power they faced. Her eyes, once fierce and blazing with resolve, were dull, hollowed by pain and shame. She, the mighty warrior who had stood against Lalana, now sat crippled and silent, her strength drained not just from her body, but from her very soul. 


CHAPTER ELEVEN: JOKER