Dr. Anya squinted at the vial, her brow furrowed. One last drop of the shimmering concoction, then a flick of the switch. Nothing. Frustration gnawed at her. Was her hypothesis be wrong?
Suddenly, the vial pulsed, a faint yellow glow emanating from its depths. Anya gasped, eyes widening. It intensified, bathing the lab in an ethereal light. Was it… working? Had she finally breached the barrier between realities?
Before she could ponder further, the vial erupted in a blinding flash. Anya shielded her eyes, a mix of fear and exhilaration thrumming through her. When the light subsided, the lab was silent, the air charged with anticipation.
Cautiously, Anya peered at the vial. It was empty. Unbeknown to her, the explosion was sent to another reality where a bakery would be gone and a toast would be the only survivor >>
Artists mixed in this are:
- Dain Yoon, a fine artist
- Android Jones, a fantasy artist
- Anato Finnstark, a fantasy illustrator
- Anna Dittmann, a digital illustrator