Prologue
Sophie had always known that she was different. As a young child, she had seen things that no one else could see, and she had a sense of intuition that always seemed to guide her in the right direction. She was no ordinary orphan girl, for she possessed a special power that made her stand out from the rest.
Sophie had the ability to wield magic.
From a young age, Sophie had known that she had this unique gift. She would watch as flowers bloomed at her touch and as flames danced where her fingertips trailed through the air. Her connection to the elements was unlike anything anyone had ever seen, and she soon became both feared and revered for her powers.
But her life had not been easy. Growing up on the streets of a busy city, Sophie had learned to rely on her resourcefulness and cunning to survive. She had learned to keep her magic hidden, for the world was not always kind to those who were different. But despite the challenges, Sophie had always held on to hope - hope that there was more to her life than just scraping by in the gutters of society.
And one day, that hope would lead her down a path that would change everything. For Sophie was about to embark on a journey that would take her far from the only world she had ever known. A journey that would test her to her limits and force her to face the darkest parts of herself.
But with her magic as her guide, Sophie knew that she was meant for something great. And nothing and no one would ever stand in her way.