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Author: Gideon Smith
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The Cosmic Crossing

Ethan, Zoe, and Lara stood at the precipice of the swirling portal, the cosmic disturbance pulling them closer with each passing moment. The celestial city of the Celestial Council trembled around them, as if the very fabric of the universe was unraveling.

Aurion’s form flickered, and his voice carried urgency. “This portal… it is a cosmic anomaly born from the stabilization of the Nexus. It leads to an unknown realm, a place of cosmic enigmas and potential dangers.”

Ethan, his eyes filled with determination, turned to his companions. “We’ve faced the unknown before, and we’ve always come out stronger. This is our cosmic destiny, our chance to unravel the mysteries of the universe.”

Zoe nodded, her cosmic intuition guiding her. “Aurion, we must cross this threshold. The answers we seek lie beyond.”

Lara’s resolve matched theirs. “We’ve ventured into the cosmic unknown countless times. This is no different. We’ll face whatever challenges await.”

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