The wide staircase, constructed of ethereal crystal, spiraled upwards. It was surrounded by a massive pillar of light, telling her that she had made it to the center of the island.
Mira stared at the steps, the glistening facets reflecting her disgruntled expression. She wasn't just looking at a set of steps; she saw an endless climb, another trial.
She looked around, trying to spot any other participants, but for the first time, she saw none.
Hell, she didn't even see any traces of anyone else.
"Seems I'm the first one here," Mira said aloud, not all that surprised. She didn't think many people would choose to enter a place where there was nothing but darkness.
Unless you were a specific kind of beast, had a unique affinity, or were crazy, you wouldn't come to this island. Even then, those voices and monsters were quite unnerving.
