Over the next several years, Mary dedicated herself fully to her new path. She learned the surrounding land intimately, befriending travellers and carefully gathering supplies. With Ida and Sarah’s help, she transformed an old barn on the edge of the forest into a rustic shelter where she could live comfortably without the encumbrance of clothes.
Soon, Mary became known as the Enchanted Forest’s mysterious naked guardian. Some called her crazy for daring to guide lost souls deep into the shadowed woods while entirely nude. But Mary felt anything but fear whenever she slipped beneath those ancient boughs. It was a place of mystery and danger, yes, but also peace, if one’s heart held good intent. With Nixie the fairy watching over her, Mary had faith.
"Do not fear, friends," she would say to anxious travellers. "I know these woods as I know my own heartbeat. Follow me and you will emerge unharmed."
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