Eyes wide open, a world unfolds,
A fleeting glance, a tale untold.
Whispers linger, shadows play,
The price of dreams begins to weigh.
A voice cried out, sharp as a blade,
The girl stood still, her heart afraid.
She looked around — no soul, no sound,
But felt her stomach twisting down.
The voice returned, a haunting call,
**She swayed, then stumbled, began to ...