Suddenly, the lights went out in the elevator, plunging Stanley Batton and Xyla Quest into darkness.

It was pitch black.

She instantly tightened her arms around her husband's neck, feeling nervous.

"Oh no, I think there's a power disruption, but it shouldn't affect the elevators. The backup generator should automatically run in the event of a blackout," she said in confusion. "Don't be nervous. I'll try calling someone to check on it now," Stanley told her as he put her down slowly.

At that moment, the elevator suddenly plunged downwards, making them panic.

She grabbed for Stanley blindly and held on tightly while he hastily pressed against the wall behind him to find balance.

The elevator continued its rapid descent into further darkness.

An eerie feeling made the air feel stale.

Xyla felt goosebumps erupting all over her body. "What's going on? The elevator is out of control. Honey, what do we do? Are we going to die here?"

If the elevator kept descending at this rate, they would die with certainty.

should we do?" she shrieked

me. Do what I do. Press your hands against the walls, and use it to protect your spine," Stanley

It will reduce the severity of your injuries," he added, sounding much more grounded than Xyla's

stand beside him and did as instructed by pressing her back to the wall while keeping her knees

each other's hands tightly in

the elevator drop to the last floor and shatter all their bones? Or would it stop somewhere in the middle by some miracle? They could only silently

of their children and his parents came to mind, people

people in this

just

I'm right here by your side, okay? Don't be afraid." His soothing voice reached her ears in the dark. "No matter what happens,

sped up as he spoke.

couldn't possibly

in his direction, her eyes searching for a glimpse of him in the darkness. "I'm so lucky to have met you in this lifetime, Honey. Thank you

because I have everything

things she wanted to say at that moment. She was afraid she might never get the chance if she

Josh and the others will be able to take care of the kids, won't they? What

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