River of Doom

“Ashley.” Ashley heard her name being called but it sounded faint and distant.

“Ashley.” She heard again and it sounded closer this time, she slowly opened her eyes and saw Hayden staring at her.

“Will you get up from your quick nap?” He asked rolling his eyes and she was confused.

‘Nap? Who the hell is taking a nap?’ She thought and sat up, her eyes drifted to the river and she remembered she saw dead bodies and heard cries and then pass out.

“What... What is in that river?” She asked Hayden and he sat beside her.

“Dead bodies.” He replied and her eyes widen in shock.

“Dead bodies?”

“That was what I just said.” He scoffed in response.

“Why are there dead bodies in the river?”

“Because that is where they are thrown, dead bodies from Mystic castle villagers are thrown into the water.”

“But why?”

“You should ask the King that.” He replied and she sighed.

“How do you find comfort in a place like this?”

“I just do.” He shrugged and Ashley shook her head as the images flashed in her he