I found it in the next room—a , plush and absurdly cozy, nestled in a corner as though it belonged to no world. Its fabric shimmered with subtle runes, symbols that made my eyes burn when I stared too long. The air around it pulsed, a siren’s breath. I hesitated, then sat. Instantly, the room rippled. The couch sighed , a sound like static on a broken radio.