Thread: Welcome to Twilight

Charlotte had no idea as to how long she'd wandered through the forest. It felt like an eternity, but since the light cast in the sky by the giant blue moon ceased to change in any way, it was difficult for her to get her bearings. No day, no night... just what sort of place was she in? One thing Charlotte knew for certain, she was no longer in England. Malkyn Castle, her father's fortress, had all but disappeared. She did ponder for several moments as to whether she was dreaming or not. If the place she now found herself in was a figment of her overactive imagination or, perhaps, a total delusion given that she'd been locked away in a dungeon - the darkest and coldest place in the castle - for several days. She shivered at the thought, but found delight in the fact that regardless she was now away from her father and the fate that had been originally placed upon her. Smiling a little, Charlotte quickened her pace. Finally, she came upon a clearing. In the distance she could see buildings dotting the hills. They looked nothing like those shed been accustomed to back in England. Arching a brow, she decided to move closer. After all, it was the first sign of civilization shed seen since coming to this place. Perhaps there would be someone there who could explain things to her, let her know what sort of magic was afoot to bring her to this other world. As Charlotte made her way toward the town, her thoughts constantly drifted to the homeland shed unknowingly left behind. It was puzzling. Did she arrive in this place because shed wished so hard to avoid her fate of marrying a man she didnt love? She had no idea. She also wondered if shed ever find her way back. A small part of her hoped so. Her mother had been left behind, all the familiarities of her life. Yes, she was glad to be away from both her father and her betrothed, but Suddenly, a thick fog began to enshroud Charlotte the closer she got to the town. The air became dense with the looming moisture that seemed to be a gateway into the area where she was sure people must reside. Shivering a little as the air became cooler, as it became more and more difficult to see, she brought her arms up around her middle. She gave herself a squeeze and felt her heart beginning to race. Something felt off, something making her feel the need to turn around and run. She couldnt explain it. Perhaps her corset was too tight? Perhaps it was making it hard for her to breathe and thus think? Charlotte didnt know, but she didnt want to dwell on such things either. Her instincts were taking over, telling her to just react. Run! Run, now! At that, Charlotte turned slightly in her path and began to run. The fog was so thick she could no longer see the town, nor could she see the forest. It was unnerving, disturbing. Panicking, tiny whimpers crossed over her lips as she ran, her fear at the forefront of her emotions. No no Charlotte muttered. As she ran, she clamped her pale eyes shut for a brief moment. When she opened them, she was astounded. Oh god she cried, falling to her knees. Burying her face in her hands, Charlotte began to sob. Shaking violently as she cried, she wondered just what devilry was at work now. Gone was the solitude world shed just been in. Gone was the blue moon and the fog. Looking up once more, she tried to take in the vision before her. Death. Destruction. Nothingness. Shivering, warm tears streaking her cheeks, Charlotte felt nothing but despair. She couldnt begin to describe the sights before her, structures she couldnt comprehend. One thing she did know, despite her life experiences, the place she was in was dead. Abandoned. Something catastrophic had happened something terrible. W-where am I? Charlotte whispered before curling up into a ball on the dusty ground to cry.