Evelyn Sharpe, a young historian with keen gray eyes, sits across from Master Lin, the wise and enigmatic leader of the society. The air thrums with anticipation as he slides a leather-bound tome toward her. "You have been chosen, Evelyn. Do you understand the responsibility that comes with guarding the gateways?" "I do. But I need to know—what lies beyond them?"

Master Lin leads Evelyn down ancient stone steps, their footsteps echoing softly. The air grows colder as they descend, and the walls shimmer with painted warnings of what lurks beyond. "Each portal opens to a parallel Earth, Evelyn—some familiar, others twisted by chaos or time. Our order has protected them for centuries, ensuring that nothing from those worlds slips into ours." "And if something does escape?" "Then we face dangers beyond imagination. That is why you are here."

Elijah Voss, the society’s grizzled field agent, checks his gear nearby, nodding curtly at Evelyn as she approaches. The tension is palpable as the portal awakens with a surge of blue light. "First time crossing, Sharpe? Stay close, and don’t trust what you see over there. Some worlds aren’t meant for human eyes." "I'm ready. Let’s do this."

Evelyn and Elijah move cautiously through fractured streets, their reflections warping in the glass. Distant howls echo, hinting at unseen dangers lurking in the haze. "Is this what you meant by ‘not meant for human eyes’?" "Worse. This world was overrun decades ago—something here feeds on fear. Stay sharp, and whatever you do, don’t let it sense your doubts."

Evelyn fights to keep her composure as the creature approaches, each step distorting reality around it. Elijah readies a talisman, its silver surface glowing in his palm. "We can’t fight that—what do we do?" "We remind it who guards the gates. Follow my lead, and whatever happens, don’t look away."

Evelyn and Elijah emerge, shaken but triumphant. Master Lin awaits, his expression unreadable as he closes the massive tome. "You have seen the truth of our burden. Will you continue to stand as a guardian?" "Yes. Whatever dangers lie beyond, I will protect our world."