Worlds Apart

Chap 1: Unexpected Encounter

Celia Reyes trudged wearily through the bustling streets of Manila, her mind still buzzing with the day's work at the engineering firm. The weight of her laptop bag dug into her shoulder, a constant reminder of the long hours she had put in to meet the deadline. With each step, she yearned for the familiar comfort of her apartment, where she could finally unwind and escape the chaos of the city.

As she rounded the corner towards her building, a strange sensation washed over her—a tingling in the air that prickled at her skin and sent shivers down her spine. Ignoring the unease gnawing at her insides, Celia quickened her pace, eager to reach the sanctuary of her home.

But just as she reached for the doorknob, a blinding flash of light enveloped her, stealing her breath and plunging her into darkness.

When the light finally faded, she found herself standing in a place she did not recognize—a dense forest, shrouded in darkness and silence.

Before she could gather her bearings, she heard a loud scream from the west. Instinctively, she ran towards the sound, her heart racing as she ducked behind a thicket of bushes. Peering through the foliage, she saw a girl, no older than a teenager, surrounded by a pack of wolves. The girl's desperate cries filled the air as the wolves closed in, their snarling jaws mere inches away.

With adrenaline coursing through her veins, Celia sprang into action. Drawing upon her years of taekwondo training, she positioned herself between the girl and the advancing wolves, her heart pounding in her chest as she prepared to defend the little girl.

And then she saw them—eyes gleaming in the darkness, teeth bared in silent snarls. A pack of wolves, hungry and relentless, closing in on their prey. With no time to spare, Celia leaped into action, using every ounce of strength and skill to protect the girl from harm.

But despite her best efforts, the wolves proved relentless, their relentless pursuit driving them ever closer to their prey. With no other choice, Celia made a split-second decision, leading the wolves away from the girl with shouts and gestures, her heart pounding in her chest as she fought to buy her newfound companion precious moments of safety.

As the wolves closed in around her, Celia knew she had to act fast. With one last glance at the girl, she whispered a silent prayer, her mind filled with the image of her apartment—the only place she longed to be.

And then, in a flash of light, she was gone, leaving behind the darkness and danger of the forest for the safety of her own home. As she stumbled into her apartment, her breath coming in ragged gasps, Celia could only utter one word before collapsing onto the floor in exhaustion.

"WTF?!!!"

[Sorry for the bad grammar and stuff.. As English is not my first language.. And this story is very cliche.. and also very boring.. but I still hope some of you or any of you are entertained by this stupid of a story.. this is also my first time writing.. So, I hope you understand.. thank you for reading (⁠☆⁠▽⁠☆⁠)]