Aurelia's Journey

DISCLAIMER. This story is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, events, and incidents are products of the author's imagination and creativity. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real places and events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's permission. Please respect the story and the author. Avoid leaving comments that are unrelated or offensive. Do not compare this work to other stories or writers-each story has its own identity. I am not a professional writer, so typographical and grammatical errors may be present. Kindly read with understanding. This story may contain fantasy themes, mild violence, or scenes that may not be suitable for very young readers. Reader discretion is advised. 00. Start It was supposed to be an ordinary night. Nasa loob lang ako ng maliit kong condo, nagluluto ng hapunan, trying to relax after a long day. Wala namang kakaiba just the usual sizzling pan, the smell of garlic, and the quiet hum of the city outside my window. Pero sa isang iglap, everything changed. Biglang lumiwanag ang buong paligid, parang may sumabog na ilaw mula mismo sa kalan. I tried to scream, pero wala nang lumabas na tunog sa bibig ko. My vision blurred, my body felt weightless, and then darkness. Pagdilat ng mga mata ko, hindi na kusina ang nasa harap ko. Hindi na rin ang condo na sanay kong uuwian. Sa halip, isang maliit na baryo na parang hinugot mula sa lumang libro. Walang kuryente, walang modernong gusali just wooden houses, cobblestone paths, at mga taong nakasuot ng kakaibang damit. "Where… am I?" bulong ko sa sarili ko, habang nanginginig ang kamay ko. I don’t belong here. This isn’t my world. And yet somehow, I knew this was only the beginning of a story I never asked to be part of. ⋆˙⟡🪶─ .✦📜⊹₊ ݁.⋆˙⟡🪶─ .✦📜⊹₊ ݁. Author Note: Hello, Lilies 🌸 I hope you’ll enjoy this story I’ve prepared for you. May it bring you excitement, comfort, and inspiration as you read. Thank you for being here, and I hope you stay with me until the end.