Forging the Storm Staff

"I only remember Christmas from when I was little." Harper spoke calmly, without a hint of sadness on her face.

"Back then, it was always lively. I'd follow my parents around to visit relatives and join holiday gatherings, and I got tons of my favorite candy. But that fun faded as I grew older.

"After my parents had their accident, I cut ties with most of my relatives. These days, I only hang up a