The Elderien Chronicles

The Goblins

Cara observed as someone brought light into the cell. From the shadow they cast, she was convinced they were tall, but when the person showed up, Cara saw something which she could probably describe as the most adorable person she had ever seen.

He was as short as a dwarf or even shorter. He had bright red hair with red eyes. His skin was yellow and his nose and cheeks gave out a blush. His cheeks were plump and his mouth was small and pink. He looked like a grown-up baby but his most distinguishing feature was probably his fingernails which were pure gold.

The man smiled as he approached them. Cara was awe-stricken but she did not know what he was. He was not human, that much she could tell.

"We need to leave this place immediately. The silent ones will soon be back and you do not want to be here when they get here." Then, he pointed at the silent one whom he had turned into a giant statue.

"This will not hold him forever. Let's go!'

He said Cara followed. She could see the hesitatio