The Hidden World of Pazvu

An Original Story by: Sylvia Almenario

Via had always felt different.

Not because of how she looked or spoke—

but because of how she felt the world around her.

She was the youngest of the three.

Wayn, her older brother, stood tall and steady, as if the ground itself answered to him.

Zhen, her sister, was calm and fluid, as if the waters themselves moved with her presence.

And then there was Via.

She didn’t understand her own power. Not fully.

Sometimes, when she closed her eyes, she could feel something vast stretching far beyond their world.

Quiet. Endless. Powerful.

They lived in a place no human could see.

A world layered over another.

From there, they watched humanity.

They watched laughter.

Promises.

Cruelty.

Love.

And destruction.

“They’re strange,” Via once whispered.

“They’re fragile,” Zhen replied softly.

Wayn remained silent for a moment before finally saying—

“They’re dangerous.”

Via didn’t fully understand.

To her, humans were confusing… but fascinating.

They could love deeply.

Yet destroy just as easily.

And still—

No matter how close they stood…

Humans never saw them.

Not unless something awakened within them.

Not unless the boundary between worlds began to break.

Via didn’t know what that meant yet.

But she could feel it.

Something was coming.

Something that would change both worlds forever.

Chapter 1 The Watchers

“Darkness shall rise from within the realm. A great betrayal will shake Pazvu, and kingdoms shall stand divided, but a child of the royal blood shall one day unite all of Pazvu. Even those who have fallen into darkness shall hear her call.”

Vaelor informed King Caelion and Queen Elyra that the border had been breached, making it necessary for them to take immediate action. When the King asked how many rebellious soldiers there were, Vaelor replied that there were too many for them to handle. Consequently, the King decided to leave House Velarian.

The King and Queen fled to Barrababu Forest.

For months, the King and Queen remained hidden within the depths of the forest. There, amidst the whispers of the ancient trees, a royal child was born into secrecy.

The kingdom fell into shadow, and the fate of the throne vanished into the woods, until an unexpected soul stumbled upon the crying infant, changing the course of history forever.

Eighteen years had passed since that fateful night in the forest.

The infant had grown into a young guardian. Her name was Via. Together with Wayn and Zhen, she watched over the Hidden World of Pazvu. Each guardian protected their own territory while quietly watching the world beyond.

“The waters remain calm.” — Zhen, Guardian of the Lake

“The forest is peaceful today.” — Wayn, Guardian of the Land

They watched laughter, promises...

“They're strange.” — Via

Cruelty...

“They're fragile.” — Zhen

Love and destruction...

“They're dangerous.” — Wayn

Via didn't know what those warnings meant. At the time, she believed they were only watching.

She had no idea that someone was about to watch back...