The Earth's Heartbeat

The moment Petne and Bella stepped through the swirling portal, they emerged into a place unlike any they had seen before. The air here was thick with a mystical energy, charged with the hum of ancient power that seemed to resonate with the very core of their beings.

They found themselves in a vast, shadowy forest bathed in dim, ethereal light. Tall, ancient trees loomed around them, their bark glowing faintly with runes that pulsed in rhythm with the energy in the air.

The leaves above were deep shades of blue and purple, shifting slightly as if responding to an unseen wind. The forest was dense, yet eerily quiet—no rustle of leaves, no chirping of birds, just a profound, almost oppressive silence.

Bella shivered slightly, feeling the weight of the place settle on her shoulders. "This place… it's different. It feels like it's alive, but not in the way a forest should be," she whispered, her eyes darting around as if expecting the trees themselves to speak.