Lyra
I slowly opened my eyes, and a sharp pain shot through my body, making me wince. I tried to move, but a stinging ache in my arms and legs made me gasp. Everything was dead quiet, and the darkness felt like it was closing in on me.
Groggily, I tried to recall where I was and what had gone down. Bits of memories flashed in my head, but they were all fuzzy and jumbled. "Nyssa?" I called out desperately, hoping I wasn't alone in this silent room.
I lay there, and a creepy feeling started to build up. It was like someone was watching me, hiding just out of view. I tried to shake it off, telling myself it was just paranoia, but the feeling wouldn't go away.
My heart started pounding, and I listened hard for any noise. The silence was heavy, broken only by faint creaks in the room. I tri
