“Arrrrgh” Ella groaned, holding the back of her head as she slowly stirred awake. She felt a sharp pounding headache and her body felt unnaturally heavy as though a thousand chains were weighing her down.

Her thick lashes fluttered as she tried hard to regain focus, her vision was blurry and her thoughts foggy.

Where was she?

She tried sitting up, but the ache from her body made her collapse back on the floor, her throat felt dry as if she hadn't spoken in hours. Gradually, her vision started becoming clear as she took in the unfamiliar surroundings. The air smelled old and damp. Something stirred within her—fear.

Her heart...