Howl's Moving Castle: Story mode

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You, Sophie Hatter, reside in a small bustling town called Market Chipping, in the Kingdom Of Ingary[[...->p3]]

Everyday, you spend your time sewing and stitching hats, crafting them to perfection. You are a hatter after all. You continue this small and modest business in legacy of your father who was also a devine hatter[[...->p4]]

You decided to walk around and explore the town. Little did you know this small outing would start the butterfly effect that would change your life forver. [[Continue->p5]]

Your walk was going swimmingly, getting fresh air, observing the crouds as they celebrated the recent war the was won. You decide to use the back alley way, for it was a lot less crowded than the main streets[[...->p6]]

Two soldier men stop you in your tracts, nearly harrassing you to come with them for a drink. //For soldiers, they don't make me feel safe one bit..not at all// you thought, becoming afraid[[...->p7]]

Starting to feel frightened, you try to figure out what to do, but all of a sudden, this mysterious but beautiful person aproaches your side. "Oh there you are, I've been looking for you all over," the man says. He claims to reside with you and tells the soldiers go along with their day. //Who is this person[[...->p8]]//

Barely able having time to thank this man, he's swiftly guides you through the alley way, going quite quickly. Curious to what exactly he is doing, he finally speaks up, "I'm sorry I got you dragged into this," [[Continue->p9]]

//Goodness! What on earth are those things and why are they following us!// In utter shock, you continue with the stranger, not saying a word[[...->p10]]

He lifts you up to avoid those slimey monsters...and all of a sudden you're flying and gliding though the air! Your mind is bursting with thousands of different thoughts. //Is this truly real?// [[Continue ->p11]]

You continue to walk on thin air, excited yet scared. Looking below you and seeing the bustling streets filled with lots of people who look as small as ants feels so unreal. //I feel as if i'm dreaming[[...->p12]]//

You two depart, still in a daze over what just occured. //What// did just occur? As he floats off he states, "I'll be back for you!". The booming realization came to you, //Could that have been the infamous wizard, the one and only Howl who's known for stealing womens hearts?.. No.. He only steals beautiful looking women's hearts, I'm not beautiful.// [[Continue->p13]]

After a long and strange and eventful and exciting and terrifying and wonderful- ...day, you head back to your shop, closing up for the night when suddenly you hear the bell on the door jingle. //Who must that be[[...->p14]]//

An abnormally tall woman has entered, //Oh! I forgot to turn the sign outside to "closed".// You tell her that you're closed, but she ignores you and continues forward[[...->p15]]

She came closer, ignoring your statement. You didn't say a word, it was almost as if you were waiting for the tension to break. She then spoke, "This shop is filled with cheap look hats," she paused for a moment, "You look quite cheap as well.." she said with a mocking tone[[...->p16]]

You become irritated and offended, "This is just a simple hat shop, you should be on your way now." you firmly say, trying to be as polite as possible. [[Continue->p17]]

She then speaks, "Brave words you speak to the Witch of the Waste..". //The Witch of the Waste!?// And then the witch suddenly became transparent...Floating right through you and leaving with the same slime looking monsers you encountered earlier today! [[Continue->p18]]

As the evil Witch of the waste exits, she sends her farewells saying, "You won't be able to tell anyone about that spell. My regards to Howl." //So it was him! The man who saved me today was Howl!// [[Continue->p19]]

Confused on what she meant by spell, you looked into the mirror and came to realize you've been turned into an old lady! //This cannot be happening..This is me?// [[Continue->p20]]

It's morning now, and after a stressful night, you decide to leave your home in search of how to break this cruel spell. [[Continue->p21]]

You decide to pitch a ride on someones hay cart, going as far into the country-side as possible, well as far as this horse-drawn cart will take you[[...->p22]]

You've finally ridden as far as you're able to with that cart, from now on out, it's on foot. You've been told by all the village people to not go up this mountain for it's all wizards and witches there. //Yes, I know. That is exactly why I am here.// You didn't say that outloud though, instead you thanked them and went on your way[[...->p23]]

//Oh, this would make a lovely walking stick..//you thought to yourself. You struggle to get this oh so stubborn branchoff this tree. //I forgot how hard it is being old.// [[Continue->p24]]

But just as you're able to yank out the stick..//a scarecrow!? Goodness, all that hard work to just pull out a scarecrow[[...->p25]]//

"Oh, you can stand on your own. Well I'll be off turnip head." [[Continue->p26]]

After hearing faint thumping noises, you turn around to see the scarecrow following you! "Turnip! You don't need to follow me! You owe nothing to me!" you shouted at the scarecrow[[...->p27]]

//Goodness, what does this scarecrow want from me?// you ask in your head. You let out a big sigh and finally shout, "I have had enough enough magic beings interact with me in the past 24 hours. Look at you, you can freely stand wherever you want so if you will, please leave me alone," and surprisingly, the turnip head left. You continue on[[...->p28]]

Later on, the turnip eventually comes back. //Gosh I thought I got rid of the turnip head already..// But as you looked closely, you can see the turnip brought a walking stick for you! "I feel as if i've treated you too harshly, Mr. Turnip. Thank you, this will work perfectly," you said with a smile. "And while you're at it, maybe bring me some shelter," you stated jokingly. Mr. Turnip went off[[...->p29]]

Now all that was left to do was get up and over this mountain and find someone that can break your spell. You let out a sigh, //this is going to be a long trip[[...->p30]]//

A long trip, or so you thought. All of a sudden, you see Mr. Turnip come hopping in, bringing, to what your knowledge is, is Howl's Moving Castle! [[Continue->p31]]

"You know, turnip, when I said warm shelter, I wasn't expecting this monstrosity[[...->p32]]"

You gave in and hopped onto the castle, by hopped, you stumbled. //A one a two and three-// you counted in your head, hoping you don't trip and fall off[[...->p33]]

You finally entered, the place was dark and dank. //This place is way too messy to be lived in! So much for a "castle"// you thought bitterly[[...->p34]]

You sat and collected your thoughts by the poorly lit fireplace. //If Howl does actually steal hearts, I don't have to worry anymore..he wouldn't want this old lady's heart// you thought bitter-sweetly[[...->p35]]

Then all of a sudden, the fire started to speak, "That is one curse casted upon you, old lady," [[Continue->p36]]

"Are you Howl!?" you stated, thinking that maybe Howl shrunk into a flame. "No!! I am Calcifer! Howl's slave! I run this whole castle because I am bound to it through his spell..but if you are able to break this bind, I can possibly break the curse you're under, what do you say?" he stated[[...->p37]]

"So dealing with a demon, eh?" you replied with cautious curiosity. You continued, "How should I know to trust you?" You wouldn't be decieved this easily. "You'll see when you break my bind," Calcifer proclaimed[[...->p38]]

"And if I dont?" you asked. Calcifer replied, "Hey old lady, you want to break this curse right? Free me from howl and your curse will break, come on now." You took a brief pause and took a deep intake of breath, "Hmm, I don't think I will," and you closed your eyes[[...->p39]]

As you dosed off, you could hear the reluctant cries of calicifer start to drown out of your brain. //Today was a long and exhausting day[[...->p40]]//