Chapter 1 : A Spark
“Long ago there were dragons, princesses, black magic, and nights. The knights would save the princesses from the tallest towers in the castle guarded by a dragon. They were brave and would slay the beasts. And bring the princes home to their kingdoms.” My mum would say as I lay in my soft warm bed it was my brother’s before he passed… My mum was reading a book to me on the end. The wood was worn down from the years of use.
”But how do the princesses get in the towers?” I would ask curiously. It was something I wondered about for a long time.
”A witch would curse them or a dragon would take them from their homes.” She replied, her voice soft as silk.
“That doesn’t sound right.” My small voice cracked as I spoke.
”Well Alys one day you can become a night and save princesses and ask them how they got there and then, and only then you’ll believe me.”
“Maybe” I rolled my eyes. I highly doubt that.
“Good night Alys” She said before leaving and blowing out my candle.
“Good night” I’d say before closing my eyes.
