somewhatnaive

Some secrets are buried in silence. Others refuse to stay hidden.

Elara never expected a knock on her neighbor’s door to change everything. But when Liam—silent, guarded, and wrapped in mystery—hands her a note instead of speaking, she realizes his silence holds more than unspoken words. It holds a past he cannot outrun.

A forgotten journal. A map leading to a place that shouldn’t exist. A door buried in the earth—waiting to be opened. As Elara and Liam follow the clues, the shadows around them stir, whispering of something lost… and something that wants to be found.
What happens when you listen to the silence?

You hear the things that were never meant to be spoken.

When Silence Speaks

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Vaults Beneath 


The dawn broke over the city in a swirl of orange and pink, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the sun still rose. But for Elara, there was no comfort in the morning light today. She stood at the edge of the Council building, staring out over the streets below, her thoughts consumed with the task ahead. The Heartstone was their only hope, but finding it would not be easy. It was buried deep in history, a relic lost to time. And the city’s survival depended on her ability to uncover its secrets. 


Beside her, Liam shifted, his presence a quiet anchor in the storm of her thoughts. He had been with her through every step of this journey, and despite all the danger, all the uncertainty, she was glad to have him by her side. The road ahead was uncertain, but she knew they would face it together. 


“You alright?” Liam asked, his voice low. 
