Avery's heart pounded as she faced the Architect and her mind-controlled musketeers. The enormous space pulsed with energy, creating an eerie haze over their features.
"What have you done to them?" Avery demanded, her voice booming throughout the enormous room. The Mastermind's lips curled into a malicious smirk." Nothing is infinite yet. They are only insurance, my dear. "To ensure your cooperation."Avery's mind raced, looking for a way out of this unsolvable situation. But before she could react, a brilliant burst of light illuminated the chamber. When it faded, Avery returned to Blackthorn University and stood in the center of the quadrangle as if nothing had happened. She squinted as puzzled scholars mulled over heading to class. The sun shined brightly overhead. Had this all been a dream?
