Tess and her comrades tore their gazes away from the mesmerizing sight of the colossal moon, fully immersing themselves in their new surroundings. Stretching out before them was a vast wall, standing several feet away. Everywhere else was dominated by undulating gray sand and twisted wire-like branches adorning the trees.
Relieved to find themselves alone in this eerie landscape, Tess let out a sigh of relief, hopeful that this mission would unfold differently from their previous harrowing encounter.
Lanse took the lead, stepping purposefully toward the towering wall, and the rest followed suit. Surrounded by nothing but trees and sand, they pressed forward, determined to uncover what lay on the other side and comprehend the challenge that awaited them.
