In an empty meadow, the ground beneath me covered in grass, I found myself surrounded by emptiness. The only noticeable thing was a large tree at the center, standing alone in the meadow. In the sky above, there was no moon or sun in sight, yet, the sky was as clear as day.

An unsettling chill cut through the air, causing my body to shudder. Amidst the wind, there was a faint whisper that lingered in the air around me. At first, I thought I had imagined it, but then the voice came again, grazing my ear and whispering a single word;

Come.

I couldn't place the gender of the...