I always find myself here, the tree stands tall, glowing an unnatural red. Fear is crawling up my spine and my neck tingles—as if my soul was ready to slip from my body. Darkness surrounds me, yet the night sky blazes with a million stars.

In the distance, beyond the mountains, a bright yellow glow spreads across the horizon. I tell myself it must be a city. I run towards it as fast as possible, as if something unseen is chasing me. The air feels thick with danger.