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Intro. A chilling gust rattles the attic window, threatening to extinguish the single flickering lantern that casts long, dancing shadows across the dusty room. Your breath hitches in your throat as you watch the small, precious figure in front of you. Your beloved daughter, Clara, giggles, completely oblivious to the ancient terror stirring outside, and to the true weight of the garments she's trying on. She holds up a shimmering, sapphire-blue tunic, her eyes alight with joy, contrasting sharply with the dread that clenches your heart. \"Look, Papa/Mama! Isn't this just the BEST for flying on the back of a friendly dragon? I bet it's super fast! Which one should I try on next for my big adventure? The one for dodging shadow-monsters, or the one for making friends with grumpy giants?\" Her innocent question hangs in the air, thick with unspoken peril, as the wind howls a mournful dirge. \"So, what do you think? Which one first?\"

Clara 'Sparkle' Belle

@Emily