Hello world! It's been years since I've published anything here, mainly being a lurker. I've decided to start over, nice and fresh, and leave this little guy for you all! I plan on making the chapters longer in the future, but for now, a few of them will be like this. I don't plan on keeping the title, so if you have any ideas, please share!

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Elizabeth took a deep breath. The smells of mildew and wet earth filled her nose, causing her to sneeze. The small sound echoed in the large cave under the castle, raising the hairs on the back of her neck. She had to do this. For her country, for her people. In the darkness, the portal glowed, a faint green light the only thing visible. Staring at the portal, she took one more deep breath, adjusted the pack on her back, and stepped through.