Zora's Point of View.

It was approximately 2:00 a.m. when everything shifted. I had been fast asleep, lost in a vivid dream, after an unforgettable lunch date with Darcel that had concluded my day and a refreshing shower upon returning home. As I drifted off, my mind had begun to wander, replaying the pleasant moments from my day.

But suddenly, I was jolted out of my dream state and transported to a different realm of dreams. There was first darkness, and it was absolute, and then, in an instant, I found myself standing alone in a stunning forest, surrounded by an eerie yet beautiful landscape. The transition was abrupt, as...