Prompt

The lake shimmered in the sun's light, a portal to the solar system. Its surface was a still, shining sheet of glass. Approaching it, one felt a sense of awe and wonder. The air was electric and the ground alive, as if the lake were a gateway to another world. Gazing into its depths, one saw the swirling mass of stars and planets. Stepping into the lake would transport one to the heart of the solar system, but the journey was dangerous and unpredictable.