Chapter 81

Emma's eyes fluttered open, the sensation unfamiliar and unsettling. Gasping for air, she blinked rapidly, trying to make sense of her surroundings. Everything seemed off-kilter, like waking from a deep sleep into a world she didn't recognize. Determined to find Amelia, Emma pushed herself up, taking slow, tentative steps. She squinted through the haze, scanning the surroundings for any signs, any clues that might steer her in the right direction. But the realm she found herself in seemed devoid of landmarks or familiar paths. Her heart raced with a mix of fear and determination. She knew she had to keep moving, keep searching. With each step, the shifting colors and hazy landscapes tested her sense of reality, making her doubt every turn she took. "I have to find her," Emma whispered to herself, her voice barely audible in the dreamlike realm. She gritted her teeth, steeling herself against the disorientation that threatened to overwhelm her. She treaded cautiously through the sh