First of all, I have to admit that I am not a native speaker, so there might be a few mistakes, but if you were so kind as to write me a message to tell me of them, I would immediately correct them.

Disclaimer: All characters (except for Helena) belong to Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) and I don't earn my money with these stories.

Where Magic still exists

Prologue I – The End of my Old Life

Dear Diary,

when my Grandpa gave me this envelope the night before he died, a few years ago, I had no idea what was inside of it. But he told me to only open it if I feel crushed by modern life and have a growing emptiness inside me. Then I would be ready for this gift.

Well, this day was today. I was at work and I hated it like every other day. Joja is the worst. They sell cheap products for heavy prices and we have to work way too hard for way too little money. We even are watched at our desks all the time by small cameras! So I finally opened the envelope and hoped that it would help me. And it did, I guess. In it, there was a letter by Grandpa – telling me he bequeathed me to his farm. I didn't even know he owned a farm! It's called Freedom Farm and is in Stardew Valley on the southern coast. It is mine now.

So I quit my job and left that sad, crazy place for good! Now I have packed my important stuff and also quit my flat. I hate my life right now so I am willing to start a new one in this Stardew Valley (I called the mayor and he said he would be happy if I came). Although I admit I'm also a bit afraid giving up everything I know and just taking the bus tomorrow into a completely new life… But since there isn't anything (or anyone) I'm leaving behind here I'm sure it'll be fine. If Grandpa was happy at that place, so will I.

Yours,

Helena

PS: This is my first diary entry ever and I admit I feel a bit silly writing to a non-replying something, but I was told that it can be good to write down your thoughts, especially when starting a new life. I'll just pretend you're a friend who can't answer my boring letters. I hope you'll fine with that. Well, there's nothing much that you can do about that… Right. I should stop here. Good night.