As the people transported by Dave materialized in the dark area, they stumbled and staggered, disoriented by the sudden change in surroundings. One moment, they were on the brink of disaster, the sound of the ticking bomb still echoing in their minds; the next, they found themselves enveloped in an oppressive darkness. The air was thick with the scent of nothingness, and the silence was almost palpable.
As their eyes adjusted to the dim surrounding, they discovered that they were not alone. Many others were scattered around them, as they could hear movements and grunts from each other. The darkness seemed to swallow everything, making it impossible to discern any features of their surroundings.
"Are we dead?" someone whispered, their voice trembling. "Is this the afterlife?"
Another voice chimed in, laced with skepticism. "If this is the afterlife, then what I heard were all lies." The murmurs grew louder, with some speculating about their fate.
