A few hours later, the queen was led into the depth of Grimvale to a witch's keep nestled inside the woods. Pulling down her hood, she looked at the old house as Kath walked forward and knocked on the door.
The door cracked open by itself, and a pitch-black darkness welcomed them inside the house.
"Are you certain there's anyone in here?" Galina asked as she walked into the darkness where she could not even see herself. The light that came from the open door did not pass to enter the house, and the door slammed shut before she knew it, plunging them into a deeper darkness.
"The Great Witch! We seek your help!" the lady-in-waiting called out into the darkness, and immediately, the fireplace came on. Logs of wood burned brightly, illuminating the large house, it looked far bigger on the inside, while the outside had appeared so small. The queen looked around in surprise.
