title: The Challenge
author: Kallysten
description: ~ The introduction to the Fated & Forbidden series, a paranormal world of shifters, vampires, magic, and more shared by 11 authors ~Centuries ago, Allendra and Zaan, wielding the Source together, created supernatural beings they hoped would bring peace and harmony to the world. Instead, strife, feuds, and wars took their toll.After lifetimes of watching her creations perpetuate misery and destruction, Allendra has had enough. She has been harnessing the power of the upcoming Blood Moon, and plans to strip every one of these beings of their supernatural powers.Zaan, long estranged from her, returns to ask her to reconsider, but the Challenge she issues might be more than he bargained for…(6.500 words)Please note - as a prologue, this story introduces the characters and sets up the challenge at the core of the series. It does not resolve anything.