Chapter 0 - Prologue
My reflection in the dim elevator lights was a ghostly pallor, the bags under my eyes a stark contrast. I studied my weary face in the mirror, wondering where my youthful twenties had vanished. Exhaustion, age, and stress were etched into my features - the toll of working for a high-powered law firm. The relentless grind and lack of leisure had plunged me into a profound depression. The message I received last week, scheduling a D&D session, was a lifeline. The prospect of reuniting the group for a one-shot weekend of fun was a beacon in the gloom. “Be a lawyer,” I muttered to myself as the lights flickered, casting shadows on the furrows of my forehead. “It’ll be good for you. You’ll make a fortune. All I’d gained were wrinkles." “…If you want, I can help you create a character. I think you’ll like it… Hey, what’s up, Doc?” A towering figure with fiery red hair blocked the view of the timid girl he was addressing. His broad smile was framed by a scruffy beard and a prominent ...