The world was in chaos. The skies were always grey, and a thick fog clung to everything like a shroud. Buildings crumbled as the ground shook beneath them, and people huddled together for fear of being taken by whatever dark force lurked outside their doors. But in the midst of all this destruction, there was one beacon of hope: a young girl with eyes of gold and hair that shimmered like starlight.
The old house at the end of the street had always been a source of curiosity for the neighborhood kids. Its windows were boarded up, and its front gate was rusted shut, but that didn't stop them from imagining what could be inside. One day, three adventurous friends decided to sneak into the abandoned house and investigate its secrets. They never could have predicted what they would find - or how it would change their lives forever.
The sun was setting on the horizon, casting a golden glow across the vast expanse of water. Waves lapped gently against the side of the boat as it bobbed up and down in time with the current. The salty sea air filled my lungs, invigorating me in a way that only being at sea can.
