“Your family has sacrificed so much to protect this crystal,” Lila said softly. “It’s truly amazing how you’ve dedicated your life to something so significant, prioritizing others above yourself. I understand why your grandmother chose you.”
Upon arriving at the Oakwood Trailhead, I park my car and step out to stretch. This trailhead is more crowded than Maple Ridge, filled with various hikers, some accompanied by dogs and others in groups, all prepared for their trek. The Oakwood sign... [Historical fact book in ki
Wren sat cross-legged on the soft blanket for a moment, closing her eyes to fully soak in the peaceful surroundings. She listened to the distant birdsong, the gentle lapping of lake water against the shore, and the faint rustle of the wind. The vegetable soup was satisfying, rem