Chapter 001 That Fateful Evening

In a quiet little village nestled at the edge of a lush forest, there lived a vibrant 15-year-old girl named Lily. With sparkling hazel eyes and a cascade of wavy chestnut hair, Lily possessed an infectious smile that could brighten even the gloomiest of days.

Lily's parents, Arthur and Yan Yu, were adventurous souls who always encouraged their daughter to embrace the wonders of the world. They had a deep appreciation for nature and spent countless hours exploring the woods together as a family. Little did they know that their idyllic lives were about to be shattered.

One fateful evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, Lily's parents took her on their usual twilight stroll through the forest. The air was crisp, and the woods were alive with the chorus of chirping birds and rustling leaves. It was a scene straight out of a fairy-tale.

Lily, skipping ahead with excitement, couldn't contain her joy. She felt peaceful and relaxed in the company of her doting parents. But as they ventured deeper into the woods, a sinister presence lurked among the trees.

Without warning, a group of hooded figures emerged from the shadows, their intentions masked by darkness. Fear coursed through Lily's veins as she watched in horror, her innocent eyes capturing the unimaginable scene unfolding before her. Her parents, the pillars of her world, were mercilessly attacked by the mysterious assailants.

"Noo...." The air echoed with Lily's anguished cries as she witnessed her parents' defending themselves against the assailants. The world she once knew shattered in an instant, leaving her paralyzed with grief and confusion. Before she could react, Lily felt a force pulling her from behind. Holding her tightly on her mouth to prevent her from screaming and shouting. In a matter of seconds, her world goes dark.