Elena's POV.

　　I cautiously took a step forward, trying not to injure myself further, but suddenly I felt a searing pain. Something had pierced the skin under my foot, and I let out a loud scream as I struggled to pull my leg out. I tugged and pulled, but it was stuck.

　　My leg was bleeding, and I hissed in agony as I tried to take another step forward.

　　"Hello!" I yelled out, but my voice echoed back to me, unanswered. The silence was deafening, and I ...