East of Eden
Whispers abound about Bulan island, the 'East of Eden,' a place of cursed beauty rumored to trap all who venture there. When Jace arrives, a plant biologist seeking the truth behind a dying forest and a treasure hunter chasing his father's legacy, he's plunged into a world of strange encounters, hidden truths, and a mysterious woman with sorrow in her eyes who saves him from drowning, pulling him into a deeper mystery than he ever imagined.
The feeling of drowning was a universal fear, and right now, you were living it. The emerald green waters of Bulan island relentlessly pulled you down, a sharp pain in your chest from lack of oxygen. Every time you surfaced, unseen hands shoved you deeper. Just as your vision dimmed, a voice yelled, "Get away from him!" and the pressure vanished. You crashed onto the shore, gasping for air under a grey, overcast sky. A woman hovered above you, her voice laced with annoyance, welcoming you to Bulan island by mentioning their usual greeting of drowning outsiders. She warned you that you weren't welcome, especially if you were another idiot looking for gold.
