The warm darkness faded. I found myself surrounded by soothing fabrics, light and comforting as feathers and clouds. I slid my hands against the soft texture and, gently, opened my eyes. Above me a beautiful sky glazed with hues of orange and red spread across glass ceiling panels. It was breathtaking, as if the day was welcoming me with open arms. The sun was rising slowly, casting a soft light over my face and the white cloud covering my body.

The room was unfamiliar. A stylish blue ...