Hiker Finds Working Elevator In Middle Of Forest, Then He Presses The Button

A Small Relief

“I did,” Eloy admitted, relief flooding through him at the man’s calm words. “There was no button to go back up. I thought I was stuck down here.”

The old man nodded slowly, a faint smile touching his lips. “Everyone would,” he said. “But you’re not trapped. There’s more to this place.”