I squint against the bright light, wincing when it shines right into my eyes. Groaning, I try to sit up, only to collapse back onto the ground. Everything hurts and I can barely move without flinching. I close my eyes and try to go back to sleep. A hand pulls me to my feet and I stumble, disoriented by the sudden movement. I catch myself right in time. I straighten, trying to get my disoriented mind in order. The island....

The forest, as I predicted, is dark, and we walk blindly, using the trees on the side for support. The path is non-existent and I trip constantly over the branches and sticks on the ground. The forest is quiet, not the peaceful calm of nature, but an eerie silence, devoid of the usual rustling of leaves or the chirping of birds. The sound of our footsteps ricochets off the trees, sending unknown shadows scampering into the darkness. I keep my...