Lynn’s breath was heavy and ragged. She struggled to stay behind Tack and Lug while fighting the floating eye. Lynn mostly stayed behind Lug since he was much larger and easier to stand behind, but she still had trouble keeping up with his surprising speed and agility. The eye attacked with a flurry of whip-like tendrils and fiery beams shot …

  The remainder of Lynn’s slumber was peaceful. Tack had also slept while Lug kept a watch over the small camp. Lynn woke, opening her eyes slowly. She had never slept so well in her entire life. Her body felt rejuvenated, and her mind was tranquil. She sat up slowly and looked around. The time of day hadn’t appeared to change. …

  Cold sweat covered her skin and soaked her clothes. Lynn’s eyes fluttered open, her vision still hazy. Her wounded leg still throbbed, but fortunately, the bleeding had nearly stopped. She sat up slowly and surveyed her surroundings, trying to fight off her daze.   The events that had taken place earlier began to replay in her memory. The mouth full of …

  You will be the fall of realities, the end of all…   A single ray of sunlight pierced the curtains of Lynn Mason’s dorm room window. The thin radiant spear of light beamed right onto her nose and soon found its way to her eyes. The dream she was having quickly faded from memory. Lynn, sighed and lamented the feeling of …