Life often surprises us in many ways unexpectedly.Day started as a normal day turned into an experience I’ll never forget; a moment where fear, trust, and survival played their roles honestly.

It was an ordinary outing with a friend. We were walking back together when I casually told him, “You go ahead, I’ll join you later.” He smiled and walked off, disappearing into the distance. Left alone, I began making my way back, completely unaware of what awaited me.

Soon, I found myself standing before two doors. One promised a shorter route home, while the other was a slightly longer path. Tired and eager to get back, I chose the first door without hesitation.

The moment I stepped through, the atmosphere shifted. It wasn’t home—it was a completely unfamiliar place. The air felt heavier, the streets narrower, and the people… different. Their faces were unfamiliar, their clothes peculiar, and their language alien to me. I failed to understand a single word, but their piercing glances made me feel uneasy, like I am somewhere didn’t belong.

I tried to walk towards the streets with a hope of finding a route, but nothing looked familiar not even remotely recognizable. My heart started to beat faster out of...