Daily Creative Writing Prompt #221 (Bonus)

Write a story about...some lesser known mystery surrounding mazes. Concealed by dense foliage lies an ancient maze, its paths obscured by overgrowth. Legend speaks of a mystical gate hidden at its heart, a portal said to lead to a realm untouched by the passage of time. For centuries, the maze has lured adventurers and scholars alike, each seeking the elusive gate. Among those drawn to the maze is Elowen, a determined young explorer. As she ventures deeper into the maze, a force guides her steps. The walls of greenery shift and rearrange in response to her movements, creating an ever changing puzzle. She deciphers the language of the labyrinth, recognizing the patterns and reaching the center.