Aria’s POV
Everywhere was dark, but not in a scary way. The darkness felt familiar, like an old friend. I glanced around trying to find any form of light, but there was none.
I could feel eyes on me from the darkness, but I didn’t feel threatened.
“Hello?” I called into the darkness. But there was no response.
“I know that you’re here. I can feel your presence.” I said to whatever was watching me in the darkness.
Someone cleared their throat from behind me, and I turned slowly in that direction. However, I couldn’t see anything. If only this place was brighter. I thought to myself.
Immediately that thought crossed my mind, the darkness disappeared, and everywhere brightened. I instinctively squinted my eyes, but there was no need. The brightness did not affect me.
I was in a large w
