Warning: This book contains mature themes including violence, profanity, explicit content, and discussions of suicide. Read at your own discretion. In the midst of an eerie, foggy forest, I stumbled upon a vast expanse of wildflowers. My steps were unsteady as they guided me towards the blossoms, and I casually ran my fingers through them. The scene was breathtakingly peaceful, and the sweet fragrance filled my senses, evoking a gentle shiver of joy. Closing my eyes, I savored the moment, hoping to etch it into memory. Suddenly, the tranquil atmosphere shattered as the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the woods. Flames erupted around me, casting an intense glow of orange and red, and thick smoke choked the air. Frantically, I dropped to the ground, searching for any breath of fresh air. As I tried to escape the burning flowers, a horrifying chorus of screams and wails joined the pounding of hooves, turning the forest into a nightmare. With fire licking at my skin, I screamed for assistance, tears streaming down my face. Falling embers rained down, their searing heat branding my flesh. The acrid stench of burning flesh filled my nostrils just before everything turned dark, and I lost consciousness.
