CHAPTER 55: THE CYCLOPEAN

I could feel the prickling pain on my feet as I ran through the forest. My hospital gown earned lashes from the sharp ends of branches and vines, yet I didn't stop running.

As soon as Serena sent me away, I didn't dare look back even if I heard how the dark entity screeched.

Panting harshly, I dropped next to a giant white tree that wasn't eaten by the wildfire spreading throughout the forest where Mellon spends his time.

Passing by the treeline, my eyes were welcomed by fleeing creatures.

Above is like a border of light and darkness.

I feel like I entered a new dimension where living things have begun to evacuate themselves while the light is still upon them.

"What the hell?" I mumbled through my breath as I took steps towards the nearest creature that was hurrying in fear of being caught by the darkness.

Trying to blend in, I snatched a robe that was left lying above a humongous mushroom that was lit in blue and white and covered myself with it.

"You better be right about your choic