THE VEIL OF TWENTY MOON
“But let’s go anyway.”
They entered the forest.
The path sloped downward, the trees growing denser and darker the farther they walked. By the time the sun dipped behind the hills, the sound of distant water reached their ears—a slow, sloshing murmur that grew louder with every step.
Soon, the trees thinned, revealing a horizon of mist.
The Whispering Marsh.
A vast expanse of shallow, shifting waters stretched out before them, lit by pockets of eerie blue fungi clinging to twisted roots. Thin fog curled over the marsh surface, drifting in serpent-like trails. Every few seconds, Lyra heard faint whispers—soft voices carried on the wind.