Lily wandered aimlessly, her eyes wide with wonder at the towering buildings and colorful shopfronts. The chatter of voices and the clatter of footsteps surrounded her, weaving a tapestry of urban life.
"This city is a maze," [@ch_1]she[/@ch_1_d] mused to herself, her feet carrying her deeper into the heart of the metropolis.
Lily paused as she noticed the group of girls, their laughter echoing against the walls. Each wore leggings of striking colors and patterns, their eyes glinting with a mischievous spark.
Mia, the leader with fiery red hair, stepped forward, her gaze fixed on Lily.
"Care to join us?" [@ch_2]she[/@ch_2_d] asked, offering a piece of bubblegum.
Lily hesitated, but curiosity won over caution. She accepted the gum and chewed, the flavor rich and intoxicating. Her eyelids grew heavy, the world tilting as if she were on a merry-go-round.
"I feel... strange," [@ch_1]she[/@ch_1_d] murmured, her voice barely a whisper as darkness enveloped her.
Lily awoke to find herself floating within a giant, translucent bubble. She blinked, disoriented, as the group of girls giggled below her, their mirth echoing in the vast emptiness.
"Welcome to our world," [@ch_2]Mia[/@ch_2_d] called out, her voice laced with an unsettling glee.
Mia approached the bubble, her fingertips brushing against its fragile surface. Lily watched in silent awe, a sense of foreboding creeping in. "Time to let you go," she whispered, her touch gentle yet decisive, and she burst the bubble Lily was in.
Lily felt herself pop into nothingness, the world slipping away as easily as a dream upon waking. The laughter of the girls lingered, a haunting melody that faded into silence. Mia and her friends stood amidst the remnants of the bubble, their giggles subsiding as they turned away, leaving the warehouse as empty as before.
