A Light in Darkness

<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d1/59/ba/d159baa3ec741e023ae29bd90ef6aa3c.jpg" width= 50% height= 40%> ...There came a letter from the witch. From: Sarah the Witch To: Princess Lilly Hello dear, I've heard your father is ill... You know I'm always here if you need me. Meet me on the top of the highest mountain. There will be a huge tree with a door, you can go inside. I will be making you some special medicine that can heal your father's illness. BUT ONLY IN ONE CONDITION. You MUST go in the middle of the night and you're going alone or else... Good Luck :)))))) You had no choice but to... [[Accept the invitation]]

You sighed. "Fiine. But stay hidden. If she knows you’re with me… she might not give me the cure." "Deal. I'll be careful." Here we go... [[The Journey Begins.]]

There's no choice but to accept the invitation. You bring the letter with you and decide not to worry anyone else. You quietly gathered your things at dusk, your heart pounding with both fear and hope. You have to sneak out of the castle, but in order to minimalize your family's suspicion, you decided to.. [[Climb out the window of your bedroom quietly]] [[Disguise yourself as a palace guard]]

You called for the physician, but it didn't work out well. He's still as sick as he was before. [[Start over]]

You turn and rush to Liam. "Are you okay?" He grins, breathless. "I’ve never seen anything like that." You smile. "Thank you... for not letting me face this alone." He blushes. "Always, Lilly." [[Return to The Castle]]

You tied your bedsheets together and climbs down into the night. But as you reach the garden... [[Pause when you hear rustling in the bushes.]]

One day, the King got ill. He was veeeery unwell and all of the siblings were worried sick. [[Call a physician.]] [[Just let him be.]] [[???]]

You brew a sleep potion for the night guards, offering it with a smile. You tricked the guards into drinking a sleepy potion and slipped into the armor. As she snuck out, a familiar voice stopped her... "Princess- Your Highness? Why are you dressed like that?" It was Liam, the royal gardener and her childhood friend. What do you do? [[Tell a lie]] [[Tell him the truth]]

The four sisters form a circle around the witch. You stand beside them, necklace glowing faintly. *"Together,"* Alora says. *"For Father,"* you whisper. Each sister raises her hand: **Alora’s light** blinds the witch, weakening her shadows. **Ivory’s wind** lifts her from the ground, trapping her in midair. **Lyra’s fists** slam the earth, cracking the floor beneath the witch’s feet. **Lilly’s necklace** glows with one final flash… You clutch it tight. "I wish for the darkness to end!" A bright pulse explodes from your heart. The shadows scream and vanish into sparks. The witch lets out one last cry... "NOOOOOO!!!!" And is gone. The tree cracks. The air clears. Butterflies take her place. What do you do? [[Hug your sisters]] [[Check on Liam]] [[]]

You rush to your sisters, tears in your eyes. "You came for me…" "Of course we did," Lyra says, wrapping her arms around you. "Sisters stick together," Alora smiles. Ivory wipes your cheek. "Let’s go save Father." [[Return to The Castle]]

What are you thinking, Lilly? You're abandoning him when he needs you the most. Can't you see you're making it worse? [[Start over]]

You step back and nod. “Alright, then let’s fight her. Together.” Liam draws his dagger. You grab the necklace. The witch laughs. “How romantic. Let’s see if your love saves you.” A huge serpent forms from shadow and strikes toward you. [[You use the necklace to protect Liam]] [[Try to attack]]

“LILLY—GET DOWN!” Liam lunges forward. The magic hits him square in the chest. *BOOM.* He’s thrown across the room, landing hard. For a second, everything goes silent. “Liam?” “Liam!” Lilly crawls to his side. His eyes flutter open, just barely. “You’re safe… that’s all I wanted…” “No, no, don’t say that, please...” The witch stumbles, weakened. A final burst of light erupts from her heart, making the witch vanish into nothingness. → //''Sad Ending''//: Liam dies in your arms. You return home with the cure and saved your father… but your heart is broken. Get other endings! > [[Start over]]

He holds them off bravely, but is bitten in the arm. You use the necklace to chase them off. He is wounded but survives. [[You arrive at the witch's door together.]]

You open your palm. The necklace pulses—then explodes in a burst of white light. The magic swirls around the room, burning through shadows, lifting the chains, and throwing the witch against the wall. But when it fades… The necklace shatters. You fall to your knees. The witch is gone. Silence fills the lair. "I did it..." *But at what cost?* Just then, your sisters burst through the door. "LILLY!!" Liam runs to you. "You’re bleeding… oh no..." You smile faintly. "It’s okay… it’s over…" → //''Bittersweet Ending''//: Father is saved, but the magical necklace is gone forever. Get other endings! > [[Start over]]

Liam picks up the letter and scans it quickly. His eyes go wide. "The witch…? She's going to the mountain alone?!" He turns on his heel and races through the castle halls, clutching the letter tight. [[The Royal Chambers]]

You travel through the woods, unaware that Liam follows quietly behind. He watches over you from a distance, hidden in the shadows. He won’t let you face this danger alone. [[THE JOURNEY BEGINS.]]

You crouch down, holding your breath. The leaves shake again. "Lilly?" It’s Liam’s voice, confused. He steps out from behind the vines, carrying a basket of herbs. His eyes go wide when he sees you in your cloak, holding a travel satchel. "What are you doing out here at night?" //You didn’t expect to see him here. Not now. Not like this.// [[Tell him the truth]] [[Tell a lie]]

“I’m sorry, Liam… I can’t risk your life. I have to do this alone.” “Then at least let me walk you to the edge of the forest.” Liam said. “No. Please… just stay.” You run. Liam watches your figure disappear into the trees. But then, quietly... “You know I’m not just going to stay behind, right?” He grabs his weapon, an arrow, and follows from a distance. Here we go... [[THE JOURNEY BEGINS.]]

The palace was still as Princess Lilly stepped into her father’s chamber, cloak soaked from the mountain’s cold. In her hands, she cradled the glowing vial, inside is the witch’s cure. King Theron lay pale and motionless, his breath shallow. She knelt beside him, voice barely above a whisper. “Please… let this work.” She poured the liquid into his mouth. Seconds passed. Then—his breathing eased. Color returned to his cheeks. His fingers twitched. Slowly, his eyes opened. “Lilly…?” She smiled through tears. “I’m here, Father.” Outside the room, her sisters watched silently, relief softening every face. Behind them, Liam lingered in the doorway, quiet, proud. That night, the castle exhaled. Lanterns were lit. Laughter returned. In the royal garden, King Theron sat beneath the stars, wrapped in warmth and wonder. Lilly stood beside Liam. “I wasn’t as brave as they think,” she said. “You were braver,” he replied. “You walked into the dark and lit it yourself.” She looked up at him, eyes glowing. “Then... stay in the light with me.” He didn’t answer. He just took her hand. And above them, Lumina’s stars burned brighter than ever. <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/28/3d/51/283d51d5d0494b547b69871f3fcb5083.jpg" width= 50% height= 50%> Get other endings! > [[Start over]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/9c18f5_fd2780d01ae34a778020c45728ebd001.mp3" autoplay>

You don’t wait to find out what made the noise. You grab your skirt and run through the trees, across soft moss and snapping twigs. Your heart pounds. But the faster you run, the more the forest seems to shift around you. The paths blur. You’re lost. “Oh no… this doesn’t look like the map.” Suddenly... A glowing pair of eyes appears in the trees. A ''fox spirit'' steps out, curious and quiet. "You're not from the forest. Where are you headed, little moonchild?" What to say? [[]]

“You weren’t supposed to come!” “You’re not my guard!” Liam looks hurt, but still walks beside you. After walking for a while, you finally arrived at [[The Witch's Place.]]

<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9d/ad/de/9dadde3d75ddc4385841b1660942c580.jpg" width= 100% height= 100%> Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Lumina, lived 4 princesses and each was blessed with their own unique different powers. There is Princess Alora, the eldest. She has a long beautiful hair which could shine so bright it'll light the way from evilness. Princess Lyra the second princess, she's got powerful hands that can control her when she gets in danger. Princess Ivory, she has power that could control winds, rain, and even lightning (Especially when feeling strong emotion.) And the last but not least, Princess Lilly, the youngest and the prettiest of all, she has a shining rare necklace that could help her almost everytime. [[Continue as Princess Lilly]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/9c18f5_666c47ab37104e549998efa61d459bfc.mp3" autoplay>

The woods seem darker without him. Every sound makes you jump. But you keep going. You reach the foot of the mountain. //howl...// Wolves. You freeze. Suddenly, arrows fly. The wolves scatter. You turn. “Liam?!” “Didn’t I say I wasn’t letting you go alone?” He said with a little smile. What now? [[Thank him]] [[Scold him]]

You clear your throat and try to sound confident. "Oh! I’m, uh… doing a patrol. You know, palace stuff." Liam frowns. "You? At midnight? Really?" He steps closer. You see doubt in his eyes. If you stay longer, he might figure it out. You quickly turn and rush off into the trees before he can ask more questions. Later, as he walks back to his tools, something catches his eye. A folded piece of paper on the ground. He picks it up. “From: Sarah the Witch… To: Princess Lilly.” "Oh no. She’s in danger!" Liam exclaimed. → [[Liam alerts your sisters.]] → [[Liam tags you along secretly.]]

You sigh. "Yes… it’s me." Liam walks closer. "What’s going on, Lilly? Why are you sneaking around in the middle of the night?" "My father is very sick. I got a letter… from a witch. She says she has a cure. But I have to go alone." Liam’s eyes fill with concern. "You’re going up the mountain? Alone? That’s dangerous!" You nod. "I don’t have a choice." He steps forward. "Then let me come with you. Please." What do you do? [[Accept Liam's help]] [[Refuse Liam's help]]

You smile through your tears. “You really came.” “Always will. ” “...Thank you.” After walking for a while, you finally arrived at [[The Witch's Place.]]

The princesses ride through the forest on enchanted steeds, Liam at their side. Alora leads the way, lighting the dark path with her shining braid. Lyra cracks her knuckles. "When we find that witch, she better be ready." Ivory watches the clouds overhead. "There’s a storm coming. She’ll know we’re near." Liam rides silently, holding onto hope. "Please let her be okay..." At The [[Witch's Place]]

You and Liam travel through the silent forest together. He brings a lantern, a dagger, and a wool cloak he wraps around you when the night grows too cold. “I can’t believe you were going to do this alone.” “You know me. I always do reckless things for the people I love.” He blushes. “Is that what this is? Love?” You look away. “Let’s just keep walking.” As you reach the mountain’s base, a storm brews. The wind howls. Snow begins to fall. Suddenly, wolves surround you, their eyes glowing in the dark. “Stay behind me!” Liam shouts. [[Let him fight.]] [[Use your necklace's power.]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/9c18f5_2668e120a6464ce48d39f234ad25c1de.mp3" autoplay>

### ❧ The Royal Chambers --- Princess Alora is brushing her hair when Liam bursts in, panting. "Your Highness—Princess Lilly has escaped! She’s heading to the witch in the mountains!" Alora drops her brush. Lyra and Ivory rush into the room. "She what?!" "This is bad. We have to stop her!" Lyra slams her palm into her fist. "She can’t face Sarah alone," Ivory says. "Let’s move." The three sisters gather their weapons and powers. Their dresses glow with enchantment as they storm through the palace halls. "For **Father**," Alora says softly, her hair already beginning to glow. And [[The Journey]] Begins.

“You brought someone. That wasn’t the deal.” The Witch said. You step forward. “He’s not here to fight. I am.” The witch’s lips curl back. “Then fight you shall.” Suddenly... Chains slither from the walls. Shadows swirl into monstrous shapes. The air turns //cold//. //Heavy//. //''Electric''//. What will you do? [[Use the necklace’s power now]] [[Let Liam fight beside you]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/9c18f5_f10c685d43d644e69c3119841ef8be0a.mp3" autoplay>

You try to attack the witch first. But the serpent bites Liam. He collapses. In tears, you scream and unleash everything. The necklace glows like the sun, and the entire tree shakes as the witch is obliterated. You cradle Liam’s head in your lap. “Stay with me… please…” → //''Bittersweet Ending''//: Your father is cured. Liam lives, but he’ll never walk again. You stay by his side forever. Get other endings! > [[Start over]]

You grab the necklace and pull it back to your chest. "No… not like this. I won’t let it break." You focus. The light narrows into a glowing sphere in your hands. You send it flying at the witch- **it hits her heart**, and the darkness vanishes. The Witch collapses. "Clever… girl…" You fall to your knees, exhausted, but alive. The necklace dims, but does not break. At that moment, your sisters and Liam arrive. "You did it alone?" "Of course she did," Liam says, kneeling beside you. [[Return to The Castle]]

You unleash all the light left in it. Banishing the chains and throwing the witch back. //CRACK!// But the necklace cracks and falls apart. Your knees hit the floor. You're shaking, breath ragged. The witch is gone. But so is the one thing that always protected you. You cradle the broken pieces, whispering, *“I’m sorry.”* → //''Bittersweet Ending''//: Father is saved, but the magical necklace is gone forever. Get other endings! > [[Start over]]

You clench your fist around the necklace. *"Please... help me. Protect me from the darkness."* The gem grows warm then burns hot. Light swells in your chest. The chains begin to melt away. "What—no!" the witch hisses. Your feet rise off the ground. The necklace pulls from your chest, floating before you, glowing brighter and brighter. "You foolish girl!" the witch screams. "That much power... will take something in return!" You feel your heartbeat slow. Your body trembles. "Whatever it takes..." What do you do? [[Let the necklace release all its power]] [[Try to control the power and spare the necklace]]

You grab the glowing gem around your neck, clutching it tight. “Please… protect us.” The gem pulses with light, and a radiant shield forms around you and Liam. The chains shatter. The shadows burn away in golden flame. The witch hisses, stepping back, shielding her eyes. “No! Not the old magic!” But using the necklace this early drains it. “Lilly!” Liam steadies you. “I’m fine. Just… tired.” What happens next? [[You try to fight without magic]] [[You let Liam fight]]

As you held the gem of your necklace, the room filled with a soft light. You felt a cold shiver run through yor body. Slowly, your body began to disappear, turning into a soft shadow that was hard to see.

A glowing barrier forms, sending the wolves scattering. Liam stares, amazed. “That necklace is stronger than I thought." But the magic drains you. “Ugh- It is strong... But I might need your help after this.” “Of course! I'm always here to protect and help you.” Liam stated. [[You arrive at the witch's door together.]]

You grit your teeth, trying not to scream. *“Please… someone…”* Suddenly, the door bursts open. *BOOM!* A blast of glowing light cuts through the darkness. The witch shrieks. "What—?!" **Princess Alora** steps through, her shining hair blazing like a sunbeam. "Touch our sister and you’ll regret it." **Princess Lyra** follows, fists glowing with power. "We’re ending this, witch." **Princess Ivory** raises her hand—storm clouds swirl into the chamber. **Liam** appears last, blade in hand, rushing to your side. "Hang on, Lilly!" The witch hisses and floats into the air, darkness swirling around her. "You dare break my rules?! You will all suffer!" [[Fight The Witch together]]

You finally reach the top of the misty mountain. A massive tree towers before you. Twisted and dark, with a wooden door set deep into its bark. Your hand trembles as you knock. *Creeeeak...* The door swings open by itself. Inside, the air is thick and cold. Shadows flicker across the walls. The witch waits, cloaked in darkness. "So you came, little princess." You step forward, clutching your necklace. "Give me the cure." She grins. "Ah, but first, you must pay." Suddenly, **chains shoot out from the shadows**, wrapping around your wrists. You drop to your knees. "What is this?! Let me go!" The witch cackles. "No necklace, no bargain. I want what you carry…" [[Use the necklace]] [[Wait for help]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/9c18f5_693019b07883495e808fcc967922b4dc.mp3" autoplay>

You reach the top. The giant tree with a door looms in the mist. You knock. creeeak... Inside, the witch waits. “You brought someone with you. Naughty.” “I couldn’t let her come alone,” Liam says, stepping forward. “Then you’ll both pay the price.” She snaps her fingers. Chains lashes toward you. [[Use necklace's last magic]] [[Let Liam protect you once again]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/9c18f5_f10c685d43d644e69c3119841ef8be0a.mp3" autoplay>

He stands between you and the witch. He’s brave... But gets badly hurt. You break free in rage and throw the necklace at the witch. It explodes in light, destroying her. → //''Sad Ending''//: Liam dies in your arms. You return home with the cure and saved your father… but your heart is broken. Get other endings! > [[Start over]]

The witch is too strong. You and Liam are captured. The sisters arrive just in time to save you, but the cure is damaged in the struggle. → //''Bittersweet Ending''//: Your father wakes… but loses his memory forever. Get other endings! > [[Start over]]

A glowing field surrounds him. He dives forward, slashing at the serpent’s neck. It screeches and vanishes. The witch falters. “This… isn’t how it’s supposed to go.” You charge, all your power focused through the gem... And with a final burst of light, she is gone. [[Return to The Castle]]