The sensation of falling was unlike anything Tyler had ever experienced. It wasn’t just the stomach-lurching drop but the way the air seemed to twist and pull at him, dragging him deeper into the void. The darkness was oppressive, yet alive, pressing against his skin like a second layer. Shadows swirled around him, voices whispering in languages he couldn’t understand, their tones equal parts mocking and mournful.
And then, just as suddenly as it began, the descent stopped.
Tyler landed hard on what felt like stone, the impact jarring his already battered body. He gasped, trying to catch his breath, and blinked against the dim light that flickered around him. The oppressive darkness had lifted slightly, revealing an otherworldly cavern. The walls pulsed with a faint, sickly green glow, v
