I was running; my clothes were bloody and torn from the branches that scratched against my skin. The sound of footsteps behind me grew louder, and I knew I had to find a place to hide before it was too late. Why was I even out here alone in the woods at night, escaping from something I didn't understand?

Suddenly, I stepped on a sharp rock, causing me to stumble and fall to the ground. I tried to stand up, but I couldn't.

"Aliyah…"

I raised my head to see a figure emerging from the darkness, calling my name. "Who are you?"

"You must come back," the silky voice said....