The world within

    Slowly, he turned around, gazing at the vast expanse of dark, silent water. For the longest time, the only sound he could hear was the soft whisper of the breeze and the faint, distant cries of children screaming for help in the distance.

    

    Then, finally, it was over. The waters calmed down and went back to their original state, leaving only the sounds of the night breeze rustling the trees, birds chirping softly in the background. 

    

    Tyler couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

    

    There was a woman. 

    

    Her eyes were open, unblinking, staring up at the moon above her with a blank expression that matched the peaceful look on her beautiful face. She seemed unaware of where she was, where she was going; everything seemed so