Somewhere in the depths of space…

An object pulsed faintly, radiating light—yet at the same time, it seemed to absorb it. Its size was impossible to measure, as if its very existence defied the laws of reality.

Anything that approached—asteroids, stars, even light itself—was consumed without a trace, disappearing into the void.

If one were to observe closely, they would see the fabric of space twisting and distorting around it, yet somehow appearing stable—as if reality itself were an illusion. 

Its rough, circular shape resembled what humans might call a black hole—though whether that truly defined its nature was a question beyond understanding.

Its location? Fortunately for humankind, it was nowhere near the Milky Way galaxy.

Suddenly, a streak of white and gold light erupted from the black hole's center, cutting through the darkness with blinding speed. It shot into the depths of space, with no sign of slowing or changing course.

Its destination? Unknown.

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