Jerrymoose

It started with a normal day. A lake. A group of friends. And then everything changed.

Shoto and his friends were just enjoying the last day of April when the world twisted beneath their feet. Now, they’re trapped in a realm where myth becomes reality, danger hides behind every shadow, and power is buried deep inside each of them — waiting to be unleashed.

But power never comes without a cost.

As ancient creatures rise, sinister forces awaken, and strange trials tear the group apart, their bond is tested like never before. Secrets are exposed. Trust begins to fracture. And every step forward reveals more about the terrifying force that brought them here.

Shoto’s power is tied to his fury. Elizabeth can heal — but only through pain. Braydon is haunted by a force he doesn’t understand. KJ faces a growing darkness inside himself. And Pate’s light may be the key to everything… or their downfall.

Together, they must uncover the truth behind the Forgotten Realm — or be consumed by it.

Friendships will be tested. Powers will awaken. Love may spark — but survival isn’t guaranteed.

The realm chose them for a reason.
But it won’t let them leave without a fight.

The Forrgotten Realm

The Hollowfang's body still lay steaming on the forest floor, cut clean through in a single, perfect strike.

And standing over it, calm and steady, katana at his side—

The others froze, watching him step forward — his elemental energy still faintly crackling around him, not out of anger, but adrenaline. Shoto stopped just a few feet away, eyes locked with his brother's.

Braydon looked older somehow. Hardened. Like the world had tried to chew him up and he made it bite back.

Shoto's voice cracked, just barely.

Braydon nodded once. "Took longer than I thought."

And then—without another word—Shoto stepped forward and pulled Braydon into a hug.

Braydon tensed for a second… then returned it.

Behind them, Elizabeth let out a breath she didn't realize she'd been holding. Pate gave Gage a small smirk. KJ turned his head like he wasn't watching, but his shoulders loosened.

Riley leaned toward Brandon. "That his brother?"

When Shoto finally pulled back, he looked Braydon in the eye.

"You almost did," Braydon admitted. "But I wasn't about to let this world break me. I've been training. Surviving."

Braydon hesitated. "Someone who saw something in me."

Instead, he smiled faintly. "You've gotten stronger."

Braydon tilted his head. "So have you."

Then, Pate stepped up and clapped Braydon on the shoulder. "Glad you didn't die, bro. We're outta healers."

Braydon laughed under his breath. "Missed you too."

KJ crossed his arms, skeptical but not confrontational. "Just don't vanish again."

Braydon glanced at the full group now gathered around him — all of them together for the first time since the world changed.

They stood in silence for a moment, each one quietly realizing:

And in Valoria… that was a miracle.

Chapter 27 – Whole Again