MASONCHAPTER 154Ana sat on her comfortable couch, flipping through channels on the television while her twin children, Lily and Max, sat on the floor in front of her, playing with their toys. The room was filled with the sound of their laughter and the chatter of the TV show, but Ana's mind was elsewhere. She had been waiting for a phone call from the factory all day, anxiously anticipating the arrival of the materials she needed for her upcoming fashion line.Just then, the doorbell rang, and Ana's heart leapt with excitement. She knew it could only be one person. She quickly got up and made her way to the door, where her best friend, Dalia, stood, smiling broadly. The kids ran up to her, jumping up and down with excitement and shouting her name."Hey, Aunt Dalia!" they exclaimed in unison."Hey, my little darlings!" Dalia replied, scooping them both up in her arms for a hug.Ana and Dalia hugged each other tightly, happy to see each other after what felt like forever. It had been
MASONCHAPTER 155The sun had set on the small village, and the jubilation from earlier in the day had died down, leaving a few of the elders gathered in a dimly lit room, deep in discussion. The prophesied savior had found the gem, and they were all closer to the end of the tyrant king's rule. However, they knew that their work was far from over. They needed to ensure that the savior was trained to use the gem effectively, or else it could be a threat to them all. One of the elders spoke up, his voice low and gruff. "We cannot simply rely on the savior to know how to use the gem. It is far too powerful, and if used incorrectly, could cause great harm." The other elders nodded in agreement, their faces grave. Another elder, a woman with kind eyes, spoke up. "I agree. We need someone who is as old as the gem to train the savior. Someone who knows its power and how to control it." The first elder nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, someone like Cyrus." At the mention of his name, Cyrus, a you
MASONCHAPTER 156Tanya sat at a table in the extreme of the high standard restaurant, mask and hood covering her face. Her eyes were fixed on the table across the room, where Mason, Ana, and their kids sat. They were laughing and having a good time, enjoying each other's company. Tanya's fists clenched under the table, and the longer she watched, the angrier she became.What did they have to be happy about? They were the reason she was unhappy and alone. Mason had left her for Ana, and now they had a perfect life while she struggled to move on.Tanya tried to focus on her own dinner but found she had no appetite. She couldn't stop watching them, the way Mason played with their children and the way Ana's eyes lit up when she spoke. It was disgusting, and Tanya's anger continued to build.Finally, she couldn't take it anymore. Tanya stood up, and without a word or a glance towards the happy family, she made her way towards the exit. As soon as she was outside, she tore off her mask and
MASONCHAPTER 157Tanya followed the president through the swirling portal, feeling a sudden rush of excitement and fear as she stepped through the threshold. When she emerged on the other side, she gasped in amazement at the stunning vista that spread out before her. They were standing in the middle of a grand palace, the likes of which she had never seen before. The walls were adorned with intricate carvings and sparkling jewels, while the floors were made of smooth, polished stone that shimmered in the light.As they walked through the palace, Tanya felt like she was in a dream. Everywhere she looked, there were wonders to behold. Strange creatures roamed the halls, carrying out their duties with practiced grace. The air was filled with the sweet scent of exotic flowers, and the sound of music floated through the air.After a few moments of walking in silence, Tanya finally gathered the courage to ask the question that had been burning in her mind since they arrived. "Where are we?"
MASONCHAPTER 158The sun was setting, casting a golden glow across the park. Two elderly men were seated on a wooden bench, lost in thought. One was Ana's grandfather, an old man with wrinkles that etched his face and a wisdom that carried many stories. The other was Mason's grandfather, a man of similar age, with a strong chin and thick white hair. Both men sat with their hands folded in their laps and worry etched across their faces.After a while of sitting in silence, Ana's grandfather broke the silence. "Have you noticed it too?" he asked, his voice heavy with concern.Mason's grandfather looked up, his grey eyes meeting the other man's. "The energy in the atmosphere for the past week?" he responded, his eyebrows furrowing in concentration. "Yes, I have."Ana's grandfather nodded, his eyes scanning the park. "Somebody has opened and closed portals from Crania to Earth," he said. "I'm sure it's Zofran."Mason's grandfather's face hardened at the mention of the name. Zofran was a
MASONCHAPTER 159Ana had woken up feeling groggy and disoriented; perhaps it was the fact that she had a headache from a night of too little sleep. Either way, she stumbled her way through the morning routine of trying to get her kids ready for school and getting ready for her important meeting. The morning seemed to have flown by too quickly and before she knew it, she was running late. She had already missed her chance to eat proper breakfast and now she was in a hurry to get to the meeting. This could mean the difference between securing a deal and failing miserably. She could not afford to be late. Ana rushed out of the house with her belongings, but before she could even take a step towards her car - she noticed something was off. The engine was making strange, choking noises, and the car was refusing to start. All of the buildup of anxiety and stress came bubbling up from within her, and she kicked at the tire of her car with all her might. The sudden pain in her foot made h
MASONCHAPTER 160Tanya approached the palace gates with a sense of trepidation. She had been summoned by Zofran, the evil ruler of the land, and she knew that this was not a meeting she could afford to take lightly. As she entered the palace, she was greeted by Zofran himself, a towering figure dressed in black robes with piercing eyes that seemed to bore into her soul."Welcome, Tanya," he said, his voice low and menacing. "I have been expecting you."Tanya tried to keep her composure as she returned the greeting. She knew that Zofran was not a man to be trifled with, and she could feel his eyes scanning her as she stood before him."Now, let us get down to business," Zofran said, gesturing for Tanya to follow him. "We have much to discuss."Tanya followed Zofran down a long, dimly lit hallway to a large chamber at the heart of the palace. Inside, she saw a large table surrounded by maps, charts, and other documents. Zofran motioned for her to take a seat opposite him, and she did s
MASONCHAPTER 161Ana walked down the street, lost in thought. She couldn't stop thinking about the strange markings on her neck and how Mason was able to interpret them. She wondered what it all meant, and the more she thought about it, the more confused she became. As she walked, she barely noticed her surroundings, completely absorbed in her own thoughts.Suddenly, a voice stopped her in her tracks. "Are you ready to talk now, my queen?" the voice said. Ana rolled her eyes when she saw that it was Cyrus. "Not you again," she said, annoyed. Cyrus didn't seem deterred by her dismissive attitude. "I'm not here for talk," he said. "Since you didn't believe me, I'm here to take you to Crania. When you see it for yourself, you'll believe."Ana scoffed. "Yeah, right," she said sarcastically. "Show me, if you can."Cyrus smiled and asked her to stretch out her hand, palm up. Ana reluctantly did so, skeptical about what was going to happen. Suddenly, a portal opened up in front of her. C