The Fabric of Existence

Avery was alone in the vacuum, her figure lit up by the Nexus's power. Around her, the distance came to life—a fluctuating kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and sounds that eluded understanding. Time went unexpectedly quickly here; seconds felt like hours, and everything seemed to happen all at once.

As she went deeper into the swirling vastness, Avery felt the weight of something massive pushing down on her—a presence that appeared to be looking, prepared. The shard in her chest beat in sync with her heart, creating a steady thrum that resonated across the vast expanse.

"What are you?" she said, whispering into the silence.

The vacuum reacted with sensations rather than words. Visions surrounded her—worlds emerging, stars crashing, and civilizations rising and falling in the blink of an eye. Avery's breath caught as she realized she wasn't just observing records; she was seeing the cosmos itself, living and endless.