Prologue: The Emporium of Mystery

Wonders can be magic. Wonders can be scary. Usually, people are intrigued in this Emporium. Sometimes they are not.

Who could be afraid of the big, black door, the scratches beside the light and the heart of the shop which was behind the door. When it’s midnight this secret shop, which nobody notices, opens up and people pour in with frowns and smiles.

Emily, who was going shopping, noticed it and stepped into the door. Emily’s new future holds.

Chapter 1: Wonders Beyond Wonders

Emily tiptoed towards the counter. Her eyes were drawn to something magical or mysterious. A gold statue stood tall and proud. On the top of it a book lay waiting to be read. Suddenly, another thing caught Emily’s eye. A little notebook tied up with a beautiful string. Carefully, she unwrapped the book. Shaking with excitement, gold words appeared on the first page she had opened.

“I see you have found my book of wonders. Also if you are to open it then ask the shopkeeper.” A low voice boomed out of the shadows.
” Who and where is the shopkeeper?” Asked Emily politely.
“You can look in it if you want. I am the shopkeeper.” whispered the man. Emily smiled. On the page it read “Treasure full with memory.”
She wondered what this place was. She risked a glance at the door. It said in capital letters
THE EMPORIUM OF MYSTERY

Emily shivered which made the man come closer a few steps. A deafening screech filled the air. An owl fluttered down onto the man’s shoulder and then smoke filled the air. They were moving!