Chapter One

Authors Note- This is going to be a short chapter, it's just setting the scene for the story. I have been meaning to write a fantasy story and I am so excited for this story. I hope you enjoy this first chapter. And let me know what you think and if I should continue.

Ally P.O.V

Hello my name is Ally Dawson and I am a perfectly normal 16 year old girl. Completely ordinary. I have a perfectly normal life and perfectly normal family, well except for one family member but I will get onto that later. I live with my mother and my father and I don't have any siblings, which can get kind of lonely, but I have found ways to entertain myself. I love to write songs and music in my spare time, I have been learning music ever since I was 4. Another thing about me is that I love reading, my favourite books to read are fantasy books because I have a huuggee imagination. But sometimes my imagination can get a little shall we say out of control. There was this one time my family and I went to this hotel and I was convinced it was haunted, because the doors kept on opening by themselves, but it turned out to be just the stupid wind. My mother is very strict and she doesn't believe in anything supernatural, she says it's pointless for me to read fantasy novels because it gives me the wrong idea but I can't really help it. When you read it takes you on a journey and it takes you to places you never thought you would go, even in your wildest dreams. You escape from reality and move into a new world. Most of the stories that I write contain lands faraway, with castles and dragons, I know I sound like a bit of a crazy person, but it helps me pretend to be someone else and imagine a different world where I can live.

Anyway my mum said that we were moving houses, I was really excited about moving. Maybe I will have more inspiration to write more stories from. My father mentioned something about my grandmother leaving us the house; well actually it's more of a mansion. I was thrilled, that could bring heaps of inspiration for my stories.

I don't know much about my grandmother, all except my parents both thought she was crazy. Apparently she used to tell stories about mythical tales, myths and legends. My mum thought she was really out of wack. But anyway I couldn't wait to check out the place.

I packed all of my clothes and all my other stuff I would need, such as my song book and my story book. I take my one last look at my old bedroom, I am going to miss this place, but I am happy to start afresh.

I hear my Mum calling from across the hallway. I have been told it's a two story house so that's a positive I guess, there's more space. I yell "I'm coming". I run into the living room as fast as I physically can while carrying three bags. My mum looked at me and offered to help me carry a bag, I replied thanks. "No problem sweetheart". she replied.

I walked to the car, with mixed feelings about leaving. Our old house holds special memories within its walls. I'll never forget them. But on the other hand I was excited to start anew and live in a new house/mansion.

I put my bags in the boot, feeling sudden relief from my aching arms. I hop in the car and my parents hop into the front seats. My mum looks around at me. "Are you okay Ally". I turn to take one last look at the old house

"Yes I am"

Authors Note- Please tell me what you think.