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00:00Have you ever woken up from a dream so wild and vivid that it made you question reality?
00:06Well, I had one of those.
00:09Except, mine wasn't a dream.
00:11It actually happened.
00:14Believe it or not.
00:17Hi, I'm Avery, a young billionaire pilot.
00:21And this is my story of how I ended up in the creepiest and most mysterious place in the world.
00:28Before I continue, please like and subscribe.
00:31Let's take it from the top.
00:33It all started when my best friend Mila and I were getting ready for some party on one of my private islands.
00:39And while I was picking which jet to fly, she was busy ranting about how I just rejected my 8th millionaire suitor on that same day.
00:47I swear you reject men like it's your natural reflex.
00:51A-listers, heirs, young CEOs, that prince from somewhere I can't pronounce.
00:56Girl, what exactly are you looking for?
00:59I slid my hand along the wing of jet number 3 like it was a Greek god.
01:05I don't know.
01:06Maybe I'm just looking for something more.
01:09Someone who can make my heart feel like it's about to jump off a cliff, maybe?
01:13That sounds like an arrhythmia.
01:15Exactly.
01:16The world's too big to settle just because someone has a yacht named after me.
01:20Maybe you just haven't met the right one yet.
01:23Who knows?
01:24He could be hiding in the most unexpected place.
01:27Ew.
01:28I like the sound of that.
01:30Just then, my head bodyguard stormed in with the other walking muscle towers.
01:35Miss Avery, your father strictly said, no flights without a pilot or protection team.
01:40I've been flying since I was 4.
01:43Not to brag or anything, but I've probably spent more hours in the sky than in math class.
01:48With supervision, Miss Avery.
01:50Oh, please.
01:51Just this once?
01:52Ma'am, this is serious.
01:54You can't just...
01:55We're gonna be late for the party.
01:56Sorry, boys.
01:58Mila scrambled in after me, ripping her matcha tea like it was holy water.
02:03Are we actually doing this?
02:04Yep.
02:05I'm cutting trackers and signals.
02:07So don't scream.
02:08Why do I hang out with you again?
02:10Because you love me.
02:11And I got you that gold-plated PS5.
02:14Mila was only interested in three things.
02:17Parties.
02:17Video games.
02:18And me.
02:19Fair enough.
02:20We were up in the clouds in under a minute.
02:23You ever wonder what the edge of the world looks like?
02:26No.
02:27Normal people wonder about movie endings, skin care routines, and what their cats are thinking.
02:32While you wonder about edges and wormholes and flying into unmapped airspace.
02:39Be careful what you wish for, aviator Barbie.
02:42But that's the thing.
02:43I liked the unknown.
02:45I liked chasing the things that most people were too scared to look at.
02:49Maybe it was the curious cat in me.
02:52The sun was already setting as we neared the island.
02:54I practically felt the music blasting from the party below.
02:57And honestly, I'd rather keep flying than partying with a bunch of basic guys.
03:04How about we go somewhere else?
03:06Where?
03:07The edge of the freaking world?
03:09Exactly.
03:10You're joking, right?
03:11Tell me you're joking.
03:13Just a few more loops, okay?
03:15Girl, I swear on my last will, you're gonna regret this one day.
03:19Oh, come on.
03:20My parents won't be back for three days.
03:22I have to make the most of it.
03:24Do you know how long I've been waiting for this chance?
03:27Ugh, fine.
03:28But we better not miss the party.
03:30Or else.
03:31Don't worry, girl.
03:32I got you.
03:33I whipped a U-turn midair and just let loose.
03:38I was flying, not just with wings, but with freedom.
03:45No rules, no schedules, no rich parents breathing down my neck.
03:50It was just me, the sky, and my best girl screaming her lungs out beside me.
03:59Just then, I spotted a massive flock of birds charging straight at us like feathered missiles.
04:06And they did not look friendly at all.
04:10Uh-oh.
04:11Uh, Avery?
04:13Hold on.
04:14I tried staring away, but it was too late.
04:20When I opened my eyes, I wasn't in my jet anymore.
04:29I was lying on the grass, in the middle of nowhere.
04:33I sat up and looked around with my heart pounding in my ears.
04:38No Mila, no jet.
04:40Just weird-looking trees, starlit ruins, and some moon statues everywhere.
04:48Where am I?
04:49If something happened to Mila, I swear to God, I couldn't forgive myself.
04:54I reached for my phone, and my stomach instantly dropped when I realized that it wasn't in my pocket.
05:01It was probably still inside the jet.
05:03If it still existed, I scrambled up and immediately heard the saddest squish under my designer boots.
05:11Please don't be poop.
05:12Please don't be poop.
05:13Yep.
05:14Probably poop.
05:16Great.
05:17Love that for me.
05:17But no time to emotionally process that right now.
05:21I needed to find Mila.
05:23Or my jet.
05:24Or a working cell tower.
05:26Or anyone I could beg for help.
05:29I mean, I didn't survive boarding school and etiquette class just to die lost in an unfamiliar place.
05:36I took a shaky step forward and glanced up.
05:39Then froze at the sight of the massive moon.
05:43It was hanging so low I felt like I could high-five it.
05:46Its bluish-purple light drenched the place, making everything feel strangely off.
05:54I tensed up the moment I heard rustling nearby.
05:57I spun around and gasped when I saw a deer.
06:00And it wasn't just any deer.
06:02It was tall, glowing, and elegant.
06:05And it was staring right at my soul.
06:08It then turned and pranced away into the mist.
06:11And of course, being the curious little disaster that I was, I followed it.
06:17As I walked, I noticed even more moon statues around.
06:21And giant deer sculptures peeking out from behind blowing bushes like they were quietly watching me.
06:28What even is this place?
06:30For a moment, I actually hoped that I was at the edge of the world.
06:34I was terrified and weirdly curious at the same time.
06:40Eventually, the deer stopped at some ruins on a low cliff,
06:44where old stone shrines and ancient relics that my dad would probably be interested in were scattered around.
06:51My heart jumped in relief when I spotted someone.
06:54A woman.
06:55But something was off with her.
06:57She was kneeling in front of one of the shrines, arms lifted toward the glowing moon,
07:03like she was in the middle of some ritual or something.
07:07I was about to call out to her, when she suddenly rose,
07:10her long, ethereal purple hair spilling over her shoulders and shimmering under the moonlight.
07:17Wait, were those elf ears?
07:20And what was up with the antlers on her head?
07:23It was probably just a fancy headband, right?
07:26Or some kind of fashion here?
07:29Before I could even say hi, the deer walked up to her.
07:36And she smiled and leaned her forehead against its nose,
07:40like they'd been besties since birth.
07:44Weird, but sweet.
07:46Like nature therapy.
07:48And I almost didn't want to interrupt.
07:50As the deer backed away and trotted down the slope,
07:53the woman suddenly spoke.
07:55The forest whispers when someone new arrives.
07:59She then turned to face me and started glowing.
08:03And did she seriously just turn into another deer right in front of me?
08:09So shapeshifters were indeed real?
08:12Okay.
08:14Either I was dreaming, or I hit my head really, really hard.
08:18She, I mean, the creature, just started galloping down the slope and across the terrain,
08:24like it was totally normal behavior.
08:27Hey, wait!
08:28I tried to follow it, but I suddenly froze when I heard a lullaby echoing through the trees.
08:33I followed the sound, and just a few feet from where I left the cliff,
08:38I stumbled into a flower field, and in the middle of it was another woman.
08:43And she was twirling under the moon, like she was filming a perfume commercial or something.
08:49God, I hope this one's normal this time.
08:51I hid behind a tree to take a closer look at her, and wow, she looked hauntingly beautiful.
08:59No antlers this time.
09:01Just a lacy eye mask and a stunning dress that was giving Dior her Valentino vibes.
09:07Not gonna lie, she was mesmerizing, and I just couldn't look away.
09:14Just then, she tilted her head toward me and smiled, like she knew I was there all along,
09:20even with her eyes closed all this time.
09:22Hi, sorry, I didn't mean to crash your, um, midnight flower ritual thing.
09:29Super pretty, by the way.
09:30But, yeah, so I just literally fell out of the sky, and I'm lost, and possibly hallucinating.
09:38I was just wondering if you have a phone, or you could at least tell me where I am,
09:43because I would really love to-
09:45You heard it, didn't you?
09:47Uh, heard what exactly?
09:50The moon's lullaby.
09:51Wait, that wasn't you singing?
09:54I used to be the only one who could hear it.
09:57She paused, and in a split second, she was already right in front of me.
10:04Until you showed up.
10:06My soul instantly left my body.
10:09Like, how did she even-
10:11There was no walking involved.
10:13The moment I blinked again, she was gone.
10:17Before I could even process what the heck just happened,
10:20creepy, shadowy, reddish figure suddenly stepped out from the dark
10:24and lunged at me, screaming.
10:28I started running for dear life.
10:30At this point, I was sure I had to be dreaming,
10:33because if I wasn't, then what in the world were those things?
10:38When I finally lost them, I crashed into a mossy statue and ducked behind it.
10:43Through the fog, I saw moon statues, more relics, and gravestones.
10:49Blood drained from my face when I realized that I was in a freaking graveyard.
10:56Just when I thought this place couldn't get any creepier.
11:00Moments later, I saw something bluish-purple flicker ahead.
11:05As it got closer, I realized that it was a guy walking through the dark mist with a lantern.
11:10He had a long, black overcoat, gloves, and boots,
11:15and his lantern pulsed with a cold, steady glow that somehow made the darkness lean back.
11:22Excuse me, sir?
11:24Fog guy?
11:25I'm super lost, and I really need some help.
11:29But he didn't respond.
11:30He just kept walking like he'd stepped out of the underworld.
11:35H-hello?
11:36When he got close, my heart felt like it was about to jump off a cliff.
11:41He had pale skin, a jawline sharper than my sanity, and eyes that looked like he hadn't slept for centuries.
11:49And yet, somehow, he still managed to look hot.
11:53Dangerously hot.
11:55Am I dead and you're the grim reaper assigned to escort me to the afterlife?
11:59I then held my breath when he suddenly leaned in closer, pushing the lantern near my face.
12:05I wish.
12:06Th-then... a vampire?
12:09I hugged my jacket tighter and shielded my neck, just in case.
12:13Ugh, unfortunately, no.
12:16But your neck does look tempting.
12:18My soul screamed at his deep voice.
12:21When he finally backed off, I gasped like I'd just survived a staring contest with Lucifer himself.
12:28S-so...
12:30You're a normal person?
12:32Sorry.
12:33I-I was, um...
12:35Gosh.
12:36Wait.
12:36I think I have something stuck in my throat.
12:39His attractive face has got me malfunctioning so bad.
12:42Probably either a shark's bone or a lobster's claw.
12:46Ahem.
12:47So...
12:48Okay.
12:49Here's my story.
12:50I was flying my jet, crash-landed here, then found myself running away from some creepy moon cult,
12:57with chanting and possibly floating people.
13:00I need to get out of here, and I assume that you can help me with that?
13:05But he just stared at me, but not with annoyance, not even with concern.
13:11More like... calculation.
13:13Like he was trying to decide if I was a threat, a liability, or maybe his next victim.
13:20S-so, you're a local here?
13:23Still nothing.
13:24No answer.
13:26No emotion.
13:27Just...
13:28Aura farming.
13:29He turned around and started walking without any words, and I just found myself following him like a dumb little duckling.
13:37I spotted a tall silhouette, barely visible through the fog.
13:44A towering lighthouse on a hill, and it looked like he was heading straight for it.
13:50So, are you heading towards that lighthouse?
13:53Can I come with you?
13:55I guess not.
13:59So, what's this place called?
14:02Because it's seriously giving Haunted Island vibes.
14:05I kept tossing questions his way, but it basically felt like I was interviewing the air.
14:11So, we're somewhere in the US?
14:14Do you guys have an airport here?
14:15A helipad?
14:16And I'm just wondering if I could, you know, buy an aircraft so I could fly my way out of here?
14:22Can I borrow your phone for like five and a half seconds?
14:25I'm 97% sure my bodyguards and assistants are freaking out right now.
14:29I need them to help me locate my friend and pick me up ASAP.
14:33Any chance there's a boba tea place nearby?
14:36And a spa?
14:37Gosh, my feet are killing me.
14:40He totally screamed danger, but I was desperate at this point.
14:44You own this place, don't you?
14:46Finally, he acknowledged my presence again.
14:49I guard the borders of this dying land from outsiders, like you.
14:55Outsiders like me?
14:57Do I look like a serial killer to you?
14:59He scanned me from head to toe and scoffed like I was the worst thing he'd seen all day.
15:05Excuse me?
15:07More like a lost soul stumbling through things she cannot comprehend.
15:12Ouch.
15:13That sounded poetic and insulting.
15:16That was the intention.
15:18Could you at least tell me your name?
15:20Names are a luxury.
15:22Oh my god.
15:24That's exactly what someone named Vladimir would say.
15:28Call me whatever helps you sleep at night.
15:31Okay, sir.
15:32Whatever helps you sleep at night.
15:34Bit long for a name, though.
15:36Maybe I'll just call you.
15:38He shot me at death glare, and I should have been scared.
15:41But I blushed instead.
15:43What in the world is happening to me?
15:46Keep talking, and I'll make you sleep.
15:49Permanently.
15:50Did he just casually threaten my life?
15:53Okay, chill.
15:54Okay, chill.
15:56Zipping it.
15:57Mouth sealed.
15:58Muted.
15:59He glanced back at me again, and this time, he was looking past me, over my shoulder, like
16:05something horrifying was creeping up behind me.
16:08Uh, what's going on?
16:11I slowly turned, and gasped at the sight of those shadow creeps slipping out of the mist.
16:16They were the same entities who had chased me earlier.
16:19But before they could get close, graveyard hottie suddenly stepped in front of me and raised
16:24his lantern like it was a sword.
16:26You're looking for the wrong person.
16:29Now, be gone.
16:31His lantern suddenly lit up, and a cold light cut through the fog, making the creeps scream
16:37and disappear like smoke.
16:39D-did he just save my life?
16:43I was still in shock when he leaned in closer again and whispered something to me.
16:48If you want to stay alive, then stay out of the dark.
16:53Got it?
16:53G-got it.
16:55Before I could even ask him about the context, he suddenly stepped into the fog and disappeared.
17:02Wait!
17:03Hey!
17:04Where are you going?
17:05I ran and searched for him everywhere, but now he was gone-gone.
17:11Ugh.
17:12I didn't even get his name.
17:13Will I ever see that graveyard hottie again?
17:17After a brief mental breakdown, I decided to keep going and wandered until I reached the
17:22edge of the woods.
17:23Where there was a quiet stretch of water and a tiny old rowboat tied to a post.
17:28Oh my god!
17:30Is this finally my getaway ride?
17:32I climbed in and instantly regretted it, because when I tried rowing, it went sideways, then
17:39backwards, then I nearly flipped over.
17:42My muscles were not built for this.
17:44Why didn't I take boating lessons again?
17:47Eventually, the boat bumped against another shore, and I almost kissed the ground out of
17:53relief.
17:54Before I could even explore the place and find some help, a group of terrifying creatures
17:59suddenly appeared out of nowhere and started cornering me.
18:02Okay, at this point, I was 200% sure I was dreaming.
18:08I closed my eyes, held my breath, and braced myself.
18:12Maybe after this, I'd finally wake up from this nightmare.
18:16I woke up to the smell of bleach and metal.
18:22The lights above flickered, and something dripped nearby.
18:26I tried moving, only to realize that I was strapped to a surgical bed in a hospital gown.
18:33Okay, so apparently, those creatures actually hospital-napped me.
18:39Just as I was hoping for the graveyard hottie to come and save me, the door suddenly hissed
18:44open, and a creepy surgeon walked in.
18:47He had slicked-back blue hair and a creepy mask that covered half of his face.
18:53Oh, and he was holding a freaking drill.
18:56Totally normal.
18:58Awake at last.
18:59Who the heck are you?
19:00And why am I dressed like I'm about to get dissected?
19:04Curiosity demands sacrifice, and you should feel honored.
19:09Whatever you say, freak show.
19:12Touch me, and I swear my lawyers will erase your entire bloodline.
19:17From society.
19:19Legally, of course.
19:22You're still young, but already quite stubborn.
19:26He reached for a metal tray, filled with shiny tools and syringes.
19:31Since you asked, I'll be frack.
19:34You have nothing to worry about.
19:36Under my care, you'll receive the most advanced and effective treatment.
19:41I will personally supervise your recovery.
19:46What does that even mean?
19:47I'm not sick or broken or whatever.
19:50Ah, but that's where you're wrong.
19:52You're in my sanctuary now.
19:55A facility for correcting flaws.
19:59For perfecting minds.
20:01For studying consciousness.
20:03He picked up syringe, and the second that needle glinted under the light, my soul left the building.
20:10I assure you, you will be my next successful experiment.
20:15Let me go, you psycho!
20:17Let's play around with your brain.
20:19Just a little.
20:21You'll be amazed at what's hiding inside.
20:24Just as he reached for me, the double door suddenly slammed open,
20:28and a young boy wearing a traditional-looking hat and outfit wheeled in a huge oxygen tank.
20:34Apologies, doctor.
20:36I heard you needed more... air.
20:38You!
20:40Without any warning, the tank suddenly exploded, filling the room with smoke and gas.
20:46Through the haze, the boy unstrapped him fast.
20:49They're closing in.
20:50If you want to live, take the window.
20:52Jump.
20:53Wait, what?
20:55Who are you, and why are you helping me?
20:58Someone who used to be his experiment, and survived.
21:02Okay, okay, okay.
21:03But what about you?
21:04Just go.
21:05I've got some unfinished business to take care of here.
21:09You think running away will save her?
21:11She belongs to us now.
21:13The door suddenly burst open, and those same creatures who kidnapped me poured in and charged straight at me with terrifying speed.
21:22Without thinking, I sprinted to the window, launched myself out, and crash-landed onto a moving garbage truck.
21:29As it rumbled through the darkness, I looked up, expecting sunlight, freedom, something.
21:36But to my surprise, the moon was still there, just smaller and duller now.
21:43Eventually, the truck stopped and ejected me like trash.
21:47I rolled into a scrapyard, surrounded by metal heaps and broken machines behind a shady lab facility.
21:54I started looking for something that could help me get out of here.
21:57And while digging through the scrapyard, I finally spotted something.
22:01A busted-up electric scooter.
22:03Just as I was about to hop on, someone blocked my path.
22:07A young girl who looked like an evil porcelain doll.
22:11Where do you think you're going?
22:13Uh, home? Is there any problem with that?
22:17I do have a problem with that.
22:19Hmph.
22:20Great. Another freak.
22:22I see it in your eyes. You're scared and thrilled at the same time.
22:27How did she know that?
22:28You're running on unstable emotions. Easily corruptible.
22:34But don't worry. I'm here to optimize you.
22:38Baby girl, what exactly are you going to do to me?
22:42You look like you're just waiting for your mommy to come pick you up.
22:46That's cute.
22:47But, you see, I don't handle trash myself.
22:52She pressed something on her tablet.
22:54And behind her, a massive silhouette rose from the shadows.
22:59With glowing eyes and whirring joints.
23:02Is that a freaking robot?
23:04My little friend here removes errors.
23:07And you, unfortunately, qualify.
23:11Just as the robot lunged at me, I yeeted the scooter straight at it.
23:16But it only bounced off like a sad little paper plate.
23:19Right as it raised its claw to squash me like a poor little bug,
23:23a long and massive beam bar suddenly crushed its arm with a sickening crunch.
23:28I looked up and instantly forgot how to breathe.
23:32A blonde guy with a face card so powerful,
23:35it could make women across the globe bark.
23:38And a jawline sharp enough to bankrupt the diamond industry.
23:42Oh, my modern knight in shining armor.
23:45Who is this guy?
23:47You alright?
23:48Hang in there.
23:49Let me just finish this real quick.
23:51I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.
23:54My brain was buffering harder than hotel Wi-Fi.
23:58By the time I blinked, the creepy porcelain doll girl and her deathbot had vanished.
24:04Well, gotta give them credit.
24:06Fast feet.
24:07Just when I thought the coast was clear,
24:09those terrifying creatures suddenly emerged from the alleys.
24:13Ugh, can't these weirdos just leave me alone?
24:16I don't think they're here to have a friendly little chat.
24:19Let's move.
24:20Before I could even react,
24:21he scooped me up like a duffel bag and bolted into the fog.
24:25I was screaming my lungs out as they reached for us.
24:28But this guy had insane speed and reflexes.
24:32And somehow, while he was carrying me like I weighed nothing,
24:36he still managed to beat up some of them with his precious bean bar.
24:40When we finally outran them,
24:42I was this close to puking all over his boots.
24:45Alright, we're clear.
24:47You okay?
24:47That was actually such an insane experience.
24:54Thanks for saving my life.
24:57Not a problem.
24:59I came here for you.
25:02You...
25:03You came for me?
25:04Well, my duty is to save and protect everyone in need.
25:08Of course.
25:10Sorry for all the screaming earlier.
25:13The blood was pooling in my brain and I saw my life flash in 4K.
25:18Fair enough.
25:19Let's get you home.
25:20That's when I noticed we were at a port in front of a ship.
25:25Wait, is this your ship?
25:27Am I finally going home?
25:30That's right.
25:31Come on.
25:32We boarded, but I couldn't shake the paranoia crawling in my chest.
25:36This guy was just too perfect.
25:39Like he was sent here just to save me.
25:42But why?
25:44What's in it for him?
25:46Listen, I've had a rough week with different entities.
25:50So, just to be sure, are you here to actually save me or, I don't know, harvest my organs or something?
25:58I already did the first part, didn't I?
26:00Right.
26:01As we finally boarded his ship, I realized that I needed a full spa day.
26:07I asked him if he had a bathroom and spare clothes because if I didn't get out of this gross hospital gown,
26:13take a bath and brush my teeth ASAP, I swore I was going to lose my mind.
26:20Thankfully, he had some spare clothes, but it was a giant black shirt that swallowed me whole.
26:26So, when I stepped out onto the deck, I walked in on him, bulking up, and oh my holy juicy protein powder.
26:36Look at those muscles and veins.
26:39Wow, my shirt's way too big on you.
26:42But hey, better than nothing, right?
26:45Yeah, but I like it.
26:48It's cozy.
26:49So, are you from here?
26:52Nope.
26:52I came here to reclaim something that was taken from me.
26:57From us.
26:58And protect what's left.
27:00Ooh, interesting.
27:02He then told me his name.
27:04Victor.
27:05A high-ranking military commander.
27:07Apparently leading some kind of expedition through this weird, fog-infested region.
27:13Hopping from island to island.
27:14Chasing ruins, lost history, and something personal he wouldn't talk about.
27:19I met a local in town.
27:21Her name is Nell.
27:22And she told me that this is a lawless region and off the grid.
27:26So it can be pretty chaotic.
27:28But that's all she shared.
27:30That actually made some sense.
27:32But my curiosity was already screaming a hundred more questions.
27:36Victor and I continued to bond.
27:39It was actually warm and laid back.
27:42And the way he kept checking on me, making sure I was okay, was doing something to me.
27:48But of course, just when things were finally looking up, the ship suddenly had engine issues.
27:54So we had to dock again in the nearest land.
27:57We'll rest here for a while and ask around.
27:59Nell told me that the locals here are pretty sneaky and love ripping off passing tourists.
28:04So we just need to be a little careful.
28:06We met up with Nell in a diner, who surprisingly looked like a supermodel with a tattoo on her right eye.
28:13I heard you've had quite a trip.
28:15Eat up.
28:16You look like you haven't eaten in days.
28:19Oh, you bet.
28:20Back home, my dinner usually comes plated like edible museum exhibits.
28:25But this will do, I guess.
28:28So, where exactly is back home?
28:31I told her about my background and how I ended up here.
28:34And she looked extra intrigued.
28:37So you're not exactly the average tourist profile.
28:40People usually come here on ferries, not personal aircrafts.
28:44Oh, speaking of aircrafts, do you know anywhere I can borrow one?
28:49Preferably a jet or a helicopter.
28:52We can try the craft shop.
28:54Might have something experimental.
28:56Craft shop?
28:58Like gadgets?
28:59Machines and stuff?
29:00Everything, babe.
29:02Just name it.
29:02We finally arrived at the craft shop.
29:04And it was full of bizarre inventions and food weapons.
29:09And apparently, it was being run by equally bizarre young girls.
29:15Build a jet in a day?
29:16Please, I could do it in my sleep with one hand.
29:19Honestly, it sounded ridiculous.
29:21But at this point, the only thing that felt impossible was me getting back home.
29:27As the girls geeked out over engines and blueprint jargon, I glanced out the window and saw Victor and Nell talking.
29:35And they looked sus.
29:38Planning to eavesdrop on their little conversation, I stepped outside, only to crash into someone achingly familiar.
29:46Tall, brooding, and unfairly attractive.
29:50Mr. Graveyard Hottie.
29:52God, I missed him.
29:54You're not safe here.
29:56They know who you are now.
29:57All of them.
29:58We need to leave.
29:59What?
30:00What do you mean?
30:01And who's they?
30:03Suddenly, Victor stepped in.
30:05She stays with me.
30:07That's not your call.
30:09Oh, I think it is.
30:11Because I'm responsible for her now.
30:14Two of the hottest men alive?
30:16Fighting over me?
30:18In the middle of a creepy, fog-covered mystery land?
30:20Now it felt like a Wattpad fever dream.
30:23And Mila would be frothing at the mouth when she hears about this.
30:27You need to come with me.
30:28You need muscle.
30:29Not some emo lantern guy, Avery.
30:32I've led troops through war zones.
30:35While he's guarding trees and graveyards.
30:39You do the math.
30:40Honestly, it was impossible to choose.
30:43So I suggested playing rock-paper-scissor.
30:45And to my shock, they actually went for it.
30:48But it turned into an endless, awkward loop of ties.
30:53I considered flipping a coin.
30:54Until we realized none of us even had one.
30:58I'd gladly come with both of you anyway, so...
31:00Did I just say that out loud?
31:03Before they could react, a red flash in the alley snagged my attention.
31:07A glamorous woman with sleek glasses, a stylish hat, and a banner
31:11stood there like a fashion model turned CEO.
31:15She pressed a finger to her lips and raised the banner.
31:18If you want real answers, follow me.
31:22She winked at me, then vanished into the shadows.
31:25Okay, definitely not suspicious at all.
31:29But my feet had a mind of their own.
31:31So I ditched the boys and followed her straight into a cafe and...
31:35Holy stepmother of boba tea!
31:38I wasn't expecting this to exist here.
31:40I immediately barged in, only to find that it was completely empty.
31:46Except for that woman.
31:48She was sitting there, like a seductive riddle, with endless legs,
31:52casually sipping her drink like this was a date.
31:56It's self-service.
31:58Oh, love that.
31:59Real classy.
32:01Now, about those answers.
32:02Why don't you throw a question first?
32:06Just a little suggestion.
32:09Okay, fair.
32:11So, where the heck am I?
32:14Spill the boba tea?
32:16I mean, where, where?
32:18Like, exact location?
32:19GPS?
32:20How do I escape?
32:22She sipped her tea louder and even more dramatically.
32:25Hmm.
32:25They surely have the best boba tea around here.
32:29It tastes so divine.
32:31And sweet.
32:33And creamy.
32:34It's probably laced with...
32:37Something drippy.
32:38Like a special honey made from paradise and...
32:42Look, I'm here because you promised me answers.
32:45Not some boba tea review.
32:48As if testing my last nerve,
32:49she started taking selfies with her tea.
32:53Serious question.
32:54Are you trying to help me or mess with me?
32:58Apologies.
32:59Can't a woman have a little fun?
33:01Anyway, before we get serious...
33:05She took her drink and strolled toward me like she had all the time in the universe.
33:10I then held my breath as she leaned in.
33:13Way too close.
33:14Seriously, what was up with this whole town or whatever?
33:18Why was it full of insanely attractive men and women?
33:22Aside from those freaks and psychos, of course.
33:25Try this one first.
33:27I took a sip and realized that she wasn't lying about her boba tea review.
33:32I knew you'd like it.
33:35Anyway, have you considered being a pop idol?
33:39With that face card and body tea, I can make you global.
33:43Are you recruiting me or giving me answers?
33:47Both?
33:48Anyway, I've heard your family owns quite a few islands.
33:52Think I could have, say, three?
33:56Strictly for my child's private playground.
33:58Wait, she has a kid?
34:02And how does she know that?
34:03Miss whoever you are, I'm this close to losing it.
34:07I just want my jet, my best friend, and a 14-hour spa day.
34:12And to go back to a life where my biggest problem was choosing which designer sunglasses to wear.
34:17I got up, ready to leave, when the doors and windows suddenly slammed shut, trapping us in.
34:23It's them.
34:24Which one?
34:25There's a lot of lunatics in this place.
34:28You're probably confused.
34:30Being in a place that promises new secrets and answers long buried in time.
34:35And where people from different places come chasing power, riches, and control.
34:41Everyone wants a piece of you.
34:44Some to protect you and use you at the same time.
34:48Some to own you.
34:49Some to experiment on you.
34:52And others to erase you.
34:55What?
34:56Even the ones who saved me?
34:58The ones I kinda trusted?
35:00Tragic, isn't it?
35:02Then how do I know you're not one of them?
35:04She just sipped her tea again and shrugged.
35:08That's your call, sweetheart.
35:09What is this all about anyway?
35:11And what exactly do they want from me?
35:13Your arrival just made things even... messier.
35:17You're carrying something none of them planned for.
35:21You just made me even more confused.
35:24What even are you?
35:25Spy?
35:26Cult leader?
35:26Crazy vlogger?
35:27Rogue journalist?
35:28Boba witch?
35:30Oh, darling.
35:32I just like knowing how the story ends.
35:35Then I want a jet so I can go home safely.
35:39With my best friend.
35:41That's how my story ends.
35:43Well then, your answers await.
35:45As promised.
35:47It's right beneath us.
35:48She then tapped her heel on the floorboards.
35:51Wait, was she serious?
35:53Quickly now.
35:54They're coming.
35:55And they're not here for the boba tea.
35:58Just then, the whole cafe started to shake.
36:01And that was my cue.
36:02I flung the hatch open, climbed down, and found myself in some kind of underground cave.
36:09I was completely lost until I spotted a jet up ahead.
36:14Finally!
36:15Sweet, glorious escape.
36:17I took off running, only to stop dead in my tracks when I realized that it was just a toy.
36:24A stupid little model jet on a stand.
36:28And then, I heard the echoes of that woman's laughter from above.
36:32I knew she was sus!
36:35She freaking tricked me!
36:37Crazy witch!
36:38Suddenly, a beam of moonlight burst through a crack in the cave ceiling and hit me square on.
36:44I suddenly felt weird.
36:47What's happening?
36:49Just then, everyone started showing up from every direction, completely messing with my head.
36:55The prophecy lied.
36:57It wasn't supposed to be you.
36:59I was chosen to be the new moon, and not you.
37:03I am the true vessel, and that light belongs to me.
37:08You are the perfect subject.
37:10I must know what you truly are.
37:13Utterly risible.
37:14You carry the moonlight, and with it, you can save what's left of us.
37:19Come with me, Avery.
37:20This region's balance depends on you.
37:22Let me protect you before they twist what you are.
37:25Just shut up, all of you!
37:29And don't come any closer!
37:31Just then, I heard another woman whispering in my head.
37:35You don't owe them anything.
37:38Just keep shining, Avery.
37:41And just like that, I snapped back.
37:45I spotted a tunnel tucked into a corner and sprinted like my life depended on it.
37:49Because it did!
37:51When I finally burst out the other side, an actual jet was there.
37:56And Mila was inside.
37:58Girl, let's go!
37:59Hurry up!
37:59We're running out of time!
38:01Miracles do freaking happen, folks!
38:04I jumped in, slammed the hatch, and fired up the engine.
38:08That's when they showed up.
38:10Faces I'd never forget.
38:12Charging toward me.
38:13But they were too late.
38:15I had already launched into the night sky.
38:18No one owns me.
38:20I'm done being told what to do.
38:22I'm my own person.
38:24Not your freaking vessel or whatever.
38:26So guess what?
38:28Bye, freaks.
38:29Freedom.
38:30At last.
38:31I jolted awake to the sound of beeping machines and blinding hospital lights.
38:39Sweetheart?
38:40Oh my god.
38:41Honey?
38:42She's finally awake.
38:43There you are.
38:45You better have a good excuse for scaring us like that, young lady.
38:49While I was still processing the emotional mess of seeing my parents again, someone else walked in.
38:55Mila.
38:56Her arm was in a cast.
38:58Her eyes were glassy.
38:59But she was smiling.
39:01And I felt super relieved.
39:03Welcome back, aviator Barbie.
39:05That's when it hit me.
39:07It was all indeed a dream.
39:08And I finally woke up.
39:11So apparently, I survived the crash but fell into a coma for three months.
39:16And after the crash, Mila got us help, even with a busted arm, and screamed until Rescue found us.
39:24Later, when it was just the two of us, I finally spoke.
39:28I'm sorry, Mila.
39:29What for?
39:31You were right.
39:31I was too curious, too reckless, and it got us here.
39:36But we're alive, aren't we?
39:38Yeah.
39:39And I had the weirdest dream ever.
39:42Oh?
39:43Spill it.
39:44And I did.
39:44And every juicy, terrifying, ridiculous, romantic detail.
39:50Wait a minute.
39:51Your dream sounds familiar.
39:54Uh, you say that like you've had the same one.
39:58Oh, dummy.
39:59Remember the game I've been playing lately?
40:00You play a lot of video games.
40:03Genshin Impact?
40:04We literally watched the trailer of the new update the night before the accident.
40:09The place in your dream?
40:10It sounds like Nod Cry, the newest region in their world.
40:13She opened her phone and played the trailer again.
40:15And my jaw dropped.
40:19The dark mist?
40:20The lighthouse?
40:21The glowing moon?
40:23The town?
40:24Everything?
40:25My whole dream was literally there.
40:30But more than that, so were they.
40:36Just in their video game versions and aesthetics.
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41:31I stared at the screen, amazed and traumatized at the same time.
41:36Was it really just a dream?
41:39Or something more?
41:41Either way.
41:43Okay, that's it.
41:44Give me the freaking game.
41:45I need to try it.
41:47I need to meet them again.
41:49Welcome to the fandom, girl.
41:51And just like that, I was ready to dive back into all those wild adventures.
42:01And even get closer to my favorite characters.
42:04You know who they are.
42:15I know.
42:33I understand.
42:33What?
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