--- The town of Willowdale was known for its beautiful landscape, but little did people know, it had a deep secret hidden in plain sight. The town square was home to a mysterious portal that only appeared once every hundred years, and when it did, the town would be filled with fantastical creatures from far-off lands. --- Lila was a shy bookstore clerk who had grown up hearing stories of the town's hidden magic. She always felt like something was missing in her life until she stumbled upon a small, dusty book with an unblurby title on the cover: "The Chronicles of Willowdale." As soon as she opened the book, a wispy cloud enveloped her and transported her to a world unlike any other. --- Lila found herself in the midst of a bustling market filled with colorful creatures from all corners of the universe. There was a tall, slender dragon with scales that shimmered like diamonds, a hooded, lupine-like creature who sniffed the air as it made its way through the crow