Chapter 24 Menial Tasks

• Scarlett awoke from the haunting nightmare that tormented her every night, a constant reminder of the tragedy that befell her family. In the dim hour before dawn, she rose from the modest makeshift bed, covered in straw.
• Memories of the plush down-filled cushions in her former home flooded her thoughts, a stark contrast to her current circumstances. She longed for the simple comforts she once took for granted, reminiscing about them every day. It was a bittersweet reminder of what she had lost.
• She had found solace for over a month in the secluded village of Whispering Pines. Nestled deep within an ancient forest, the village was a hidden sanctuary, untouched by the troubles of the outside world.