A Paranormal World

s of orange and pink, waves gently caressing the shore. Yet, for Nala, it felt like she wa

tood at the altar, she tried to focus on the ceremony, but her mind kept drifting. Her gr

her Bruce's company. Over coffee that grew cold as f

enjoying my twenties, not starring in a historical re

mood. "Look on the bright side. At least you're not marrying a pirate or an

'm basically on a reality TV show

own the aisle, his presence a comforti

they walked. "If you can't escape this

. "Thanks. I'll channe

mance. Nellyda, her grandmother, had been adamant about the b

lier, her eyes sparkling with a mix of pride and firmnes

sure. Bruce's support was invaluable, and when the cerem

voice trembling. "And Coco will be wit

ion softening. "Take care,

as long and filled with Zion's enthusiastic driving, but Nala's mind was

efully carried her inside, navigating through the impressive foyer and up the grand staircase with m

she was comfortable. He glanced at her for a moment, then quietly stepped

p, it was quiet in the house. Disoriented, she took in her surroundings: the sumptuous bedroom,

o, who was sniffing around with equal curiosi

hrough the garden, where exotic flowers and a mini pool sparkled invitingly. The sp

the end of a long hallway. Its elaborate carvings seemed almost to draw her in

" Nala mused aloud, approaching it with curiosity. She t

she said with a sigh.

ut using a hairpin to unlock doors. Retrieving a pin from her bag, she carefully worked o

contained. She reached for the handle when

uder or Zion. The hallway was still and silent, and Coc

ce tinged with apprehension. Coco looked

mly lit room filled with old furniture, dusty artefacts, and shelv

tery novel," Nala said, her voice echoi

ters. She picked up one of the photos, wiping off the dust. It was an elegantly framed

t a blank back. Instead, she discovered a letter tucked behind it. Just as she