Kaede’s heart raced as she fell headfirst into the hole, her body thrown into a chaotic free fall. She hit the ground hard, the cold stone floor biting into her skin. Dust and debris stirred from the impact, clouding her vision as she struggled to catch her breath. With a final jolt, she came to a stop, her eyes wide, heart pounding.

“Huh? Where am I?” She questions herself, standing up and dusting off her outfit.