In the Kingdom of Lumen, light magic was everything. People used it to heal, protect, and even grow crops. But in a small village, a child named Mira was born different. Instead of light, she could control shadows.
From the moment she discovered her power, Mira hid it. Everyone feared shadow magic. They called it dangerous and evil. But Mira knew her shadows were not bad. They whispered to her, protected her, and showed her secrets of the night.
One day, a terrible monster made of pure light attacked the village. It was too strong for the light mages to defeat. As the creature destroyed homes, Mira felt her shadows grow restless. She knew what she had to do.
Stepping into the village square, Mira called upon her shadows. They rose like dark smoke, swirling around the light monster. The villagers watched in fear, but Mira stayed focused. Her shadows wrapped around the creature, draining its power.
With a final burst of darkness, the monster disappeared. The village was safe.
The people stared at Mira, unsure whether to thank her or fear her. But she stood tall, knowing that shadows, like light, had a purpose in the world.