Chosen by Starlight

The sky ripped open, spilling silver fire across the world. While everyone ran,

Lira stepped toward a fallen star glowing at her feet. When she touched it,

light wrapped around her hand and whispered, “Chosen.” Shadow creatures rose from the ground,

drawn to the star’s power. Lira’s hand exploded into a blade of starlight.

The creatures lunged. She swung. A single flash ended everything. The sky healed.

The blade faded. But a warm ember stayed glowing in her palm—alive, waiting.