The Legend of the Golden Pen🔊

Once upon a time, in a city rich in heritage and culture named Peravia, there stood a grand and ancient mansion at the very heart of it, known by the name, Montocello. This centuries old mansion was secretive as it was alluring. Its magnificence represented affluence and power whilst its mysterious aura encouraged countless tales of ghostly visits and nerve wracking echoes. Among all the astonishing stories that circulated, the formidable tale of the insignificant looking golden pen was the most captivating. This tale was an embodiment of bravery, love, and sacrifice, which began in the early 19th century.

As the mansion's legend goes, the Golden Pen was gifted to the Count of Montocello on his 50th birthday, by a renowned philosopher from the East named Aezham. The pen was unlike any other; it was said to possess the ability to weave realities from written words. It was a bewitching charm with a warning that came, 'A pen both generous and voracious, it writes tales bold and vivacious; Fraught with danger and sweetness alike, it feeds on the heart, making it meek or like the tyke.'

The Count's elder son, Raphael, an ambitious lad with a heart yearning for adventure, became obsessed with the Golden Pen's legend and its power. He aspired to use it to write his courageous stories, hoping they turn into reality, crowning him a hero among the townsfolk. One fateful night, Raphael stole the Golden Pen and using the moonlight as his guide, he penned an adventurous tale. Filled with enchanted forests, mythical beasts, and fortuitous treasures. Entirely engrossed, Raphael didn't realise when his audacious imagination turned reality. The mansion and its dwellers were consumed within his tale.

While every room of Montocello now hosted ghosts and monsters from Raphael's tale, a flicker of hope remained, Evangeline, the Count's younger daughter. Torn between her love for her family and fear of the unknown, Evangeline chose bravery. She learnt that the only way to break the spell was by writing an ending to the tale. Hence, she embarked on a perilous journey within her brother's fantastic yet frightening world, equipped with only her wit and her father's sword.

Evangeline's path was fraught with hardships. She battled viscous sea snake in what was once their serene fountain, encountered spectres graciously dancing in the grand ballroom, and at each turn, she unveiled a new corner of Raphael's twisted tale. However, her courage never wavered. Along her way, she had help from unexpected allies, upheld through betrayals, and even fell in love. Her tale was more than just breaking a curse; it was a journey of self-discovery and growth grounded within love, strength, and sacrifice.

In the heart of the mansion, or what used to be, Evangeline finally found the Golden Pen. Picking it up, she bowed her head and gathered the remnants of her strength to write the final lines to her brother's tale. As she finished, the spell broke. Reality morphed back into existence, pushing out the mythical beasts, bringing Raphael back from his self-written ordeal.

The mansion was restored, and so was the peace of Peravia. The Golden Pen, once a token of power and danger, now became a symbol of love, bravery and sacrifice. It was locked away, its legend growing more prominent than ever. As for Raphael, he learned a mighty lesson about power and responsibility while Evangeline, the brave-hearted maiden, was crowned the unspoken hero of Montocello, her tale sung by minstrels and scribes for ages to come.