Chapter 1: Introduction
Adam Johnson found himself lying helplessly amidst the debris of his damaged spacecraft, unable to comprehend what had transpired. His heart raced, thumping against his ribcage with a sense of dread. How could I have ended up here? The question reverberated within him repeatedly, haunting his every thought. This wasn’t part of the plan...but then again, nothing about today felt normal.
He gazed around, noticing strange plants and towering trees casting ominous shadows across the ground.
It was like no place he had ever seen before; it made Earth seem small and insignificant. There were sounds too – eerie cries piercing through the silence, followed by rustles and whispers amongst the undergrowth.
Suddenly, Adam caught sight of movement near one of the tree trunks. As his eyes adjusted, he realized they weren't alone. Dark figures emerged stealthily from behind the tangled branches, their features obscured by low light. Their bodies seemed lithe and graceful, but something about them suggested danger.