Door

Chapter 28: Door

Ethan soared through the vast expanse of the universe, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and an unyielding curiosity. As he traversed the galaxies, he pondered the daunting question that echoed through his mind: "How can I find these elusive worlds and divine entities that lie beyond?"

In the depths of his contemplation, a seemingly simple answer emerged, so basic in its essence that it startled him. "I shall fly to the very end of this universe," he whispered, his voice carried away by the cosmic winds. With resolute determination, he accelerated, pushing his ethereal form beyond the limits of comprehension.

Faster and faster he traveled, leaving behind the familiar expanse of the Milky Way, hurtling past galaxies that blinked into insignificance in his wake. The fabric of time and space bent and contorted, unable to keep pace with his immense velocity. Planets and stars collapsed under the weight of his presence as he blazed a trail of destruction through the cosmos.

In his relentless pursuit of the edge, Ethan witnessed the grandeur of the universe unfurling before him. Celestial bodies danced in a chaotic ballet, their brilliant hues merging into a breathtaking symphony of light. Yet, his focus remained unwavering as he inched closer to his ultimate destination.

And then, in a moment that defied comprehension, he saw it—the boundary, the precipice that marked the end of all known existence. A shroud of infinite darkness enveloped the horizon, an abyss of nothingness that beckoned him forward. With a surge of anticipation, he extended his hand and gently brushed against the intangible veil that separated him from the unknown.

To his astonishment, his touch met resistance—a solid wall, black as the void itself. Its unfathomable depths stirred a mix of trepidation and awe within him. "What lies beyond?" he mused, his voice swallowed by the void. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity, he balled his fist, summoning the full might of his celestial power, and delivered a resounding punch upon the border of the universe.

The impact reverberated with cataclysmic force, rending the fabric of space-time itself. A galaxy-ending explosion erupted, casting waves of cosmic energy cascading into the abyss. Through the gaping hole that materialized, Ethan caught a glimpse of what lay on the other side—an ethereal mansion, an infinite expanse of doors stretching into eternity.

As he stepped forward, each door bore a name, as if beckoning him to explore the realms that lay beyond. The more he ventured, the more his bewilderment deepened. "What manner of place is this?" he questioned, his voice echoing through the ethereal corridors. He found himself surrounded by an endless maze of choices, a labyrinth of possibilities that confounded his very being.

Uncertainty gripped him, his mind swirling with a multitude of questions. What lay behind these doors? What secrets awaited him in this enigmatic realm? With cautious determination, Ethan extended his hand, grasping the handle of one door, its name written in celestial script. As he turned the handle, the chapter came to a close, leaving the readers on the precipice of an extraordinary revelation, the answers to which lay just beyond the threshold.