We had walked this trail countless times before, both of us feeling as though we knew it well enough to walk blindfolded. Imagine our surprise when we came upon a staircase in the woods.
The design was ornate and looked like something out of a grand hotel from a place lost in time. The entire staircase looked like something created by a master craftsman, but the runner was what caught the eye.
The pattern on the carpet was comprised of a series of runes and glyphs. I watched as my partner ascended the stairs and vanished into a swirling portal.
