Chapter 36: Embracing the Shadows Rhea took a deep breath, her heart heavy but resolute. “I have made mistakes. I have failed. But that doesn’t mean I am a failure. I am not defined by my past. I am defined by the choices I make now.” Her reflection faltered, its form flickering with uncertainty. “You can’t escape the truth of your failures.” “I don’t need to escape it,” Rhea replied firmly. “I have faced my past, and now I choose to move forward. I am stronger because of my mistakes, … Continue reading Embracing the Shadows36 (A MAGICAL WORLD BELOW THE SURFACE OFTHE EARTH)