“In that place, there are creatures that do not think, do not feel, and do not stop. They tear apart anyone they catch. They do not give second chances. They do not show mercy. Your senses will confuse you. You will not know what is real and what is not.”
My breath hitched.
“You will hear voices calling your name. You will see people you trust. You will feel pain that is not there. And if you hesitate even for a moment, you will die.”
The way he spoke was slow and clear, and every word made my fear grow.
I looked at Cane. “Is that true?”
He did not answer immediately, and that scared me more than anything.
“Riley,” he said gently, “you only need to focus on surviving. Do not let his words disturb you.”
But that was not enough. I could see something in his eyes, and it made my chest
