PENELOPE ~ ~ I lay on the ground, panting heavily, the boxing pad still clutched tightly in my palms. Sweat dripped down my face, stinging my eyes, as I struggled to catch my breath. With a sigh, I closed my eyes, seeking solace in the cool breeze that brushed against my skin. Moments passed, and I began to notice a change in the air around me. A strange, bone-chilling coldness seeped into my exhausted body, causing me to shiver uncontrollably. I frowned, my brow furrowing in confusion, trying to comprehend the sudden change in temperature. The cold only continued to grow, and a feeling of unease began to creep into my mind. I jolted awake, my eyes snapping open to find the sky darkening, even as it was still daytime. A feeling of dread washed over me. I staggered to my feet, my muscle

