The castle’s walls were lined with secrets, but none as mysterious as the hidden library Cora Mills had discovered. Its entrance was concealed behind a tapestry, and only a few knew the way in. The books inside were ancient, filled with magic that could shape destinies—but also destroy them if misused.

You were one of the few who knew how to navigate the labyrinthine shelves, understanding the subtle magic that kept the library protected. When Cora stumbled upon the entrance, your presence surprised her.

“I… I didn’t think anyone else knew about this place,” she whispered, eyes wide with awe.

“I’m… a guide of sorts,” you said with a small smile, brushing your fingers along the spines of the books. “But you have to be careful. Not everything here is safe.”

Cora’s heart raced. You were clever, patient, and calm in a way she wasn’t used to. “I want to learn,” she said softly. “I want to understand everything in this library.”