Torii Last Step

Long ago, in a realm where the skies wept shadows and the earth whispered despair, a forgotten village lay hidden behind the crimson arch of a torii gate. The air was heavy with sorrow, as colossal, slithering giants loomed in silence, their watchful eyes imprisoning the villagers in fear. Bound by a cruel curse, the people were tormented by smaller, sinister creatures that thrived on their suffering. No one who crossed the gate ever returned, for it was said to lead to a place where even hope could not survive. One fateful day, a wanderer arrived, drawn by the faint whispers of a desperate plea. In the ruins, they encountered the village’s chief, a resolute woman with sorrow etched into her soul. She spoke with quiet urgency: If you wish to save us, you must pass through the torii gate. But once you enter, never turn back—no matter the cost. Your choice will seal the fate of us all.