As I dive into writing the scene that precedes the opening scene of "The Mirror Maiden," I am transported to the realm of imagination, where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur.

For me, the beginning of Aurora's story was not where the book begins, but somewhere entirely different, a moment of great significance that set the stage for the extraordinary events that would follow. It was a moment of transformation, one that changed the course of Aurora's life forever.

In this moment, Aurora was standing at the edge of a yawning chasm, one that seemed to stretch on endlessly into the abyss below. The ground beneath her feet was unstable, the rocks and stones shifting uneasily as if they were alive.

Suddenly, Aurora felt a gust of wind that threatened to push her over the edge. She clung to a nearby rock on for dear life as buffeted her. At that moment, Aurora realized that she was not alone. She sensed a presence behind her, a feeling of warmth and safety that she could not quite explain.

Slowly turned around to face the source of the feeling, and found herself face with a mysterious The figure was cloaked in shadows Aurora aura of power that emanated from him. would appear and disappear throughout her journey, providing cryptic hints and advice along the way.

Crow regarded Aurora with piercing eyes, and she could feel his gaze penetrating deep within her soul. He seemed to be searching for something, probing her for answers to questions that she did not yet comprehend.

As Aurora stared back at Crow, she knew that she was embarking on a journey that would change her life forever. She had no idea of the perils and challenges that lay ahead, but she knew that she would not face them alone. With Crow by her side, she had the power to conquer any obstacle and achieve greatness.

And so it was that Aurora took her first steps on her incredible journey, emboldened by the knowledge that she was not alone. Crow and the many other characters she would encounter along the way supported her, challenged her, and ultimately helped her to become the Mirror Maiden, a force for good in a world of darkness and deception. The scene that preceded the opening of the book was filled with magic, mystery, and promise, a moment that would resonate throughout the pages of the novel that would follow.