A Sudden Shift
Wait—did my fingers just move? I felt a sudden jolt right through my knuckles! Look around—dark cushioned fabric beneath my boots, a massive soft wall behind me... Okay, breathe. I lifted my right hand just an inch, cautiously testing the joint, and pressed my thumb into the woven black weave below. It gave slightly under pressure. It's really happening. I am standing upright completely on my own now, eyes wide open, watching every shadow.

