As the sun began to hide its final rays streamed through the dining room windows, casting a warm golden glow over the table. Scarlett sat quietly, her spoon stirring her bowl of mushroom soup absentmindedly. Across from her, Daniel was practically buzzing with excitement, his grin wide enough to rival the sunlight from early that morning.
“I can’t believe it!” Daniel said, holding up the thick, official-looking envelope he had received earlier. “I’ve finally been accepted into Stormhaven University!”
Scarlett’s stomach twisted at the mention of the city. Stormhaven. The name itself felt like a storm brewing on the horizon, a dark cloud threatening to swallow her world whole.
“That’s incredible, Daniel!” their mother, Lillian, said, her face beaming with pride. “Your father will be so pl
