The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Stepping into the unknown, the dim, decaying atmosphere overwhelmed her senses.

Darkness and dampness hung in the air, prompting an anxious anticipation of a potential dead-end.

Every step forward felt like a gamble, her heart a steady drumbeat of trepidation.

As she cautiously advanced, the elevator’s tinkle echoed again, signaling the arrival of another.

Hannah’s instincts kicked into overdrive as she sought refuge behind a nearby wall, her breath caught in her throat.

The doors parted, casting a dim light that pierced the darkness Like a blade.

Hannah pressed herself against the wall, a silent observer in the shadows.

“Did you see the elevator come down just now?” A hushed exchange echoed through the chamber, sending shivers down Hannah’s spine.

“Why would I lie? The boss wants us to keep an eye on it.

She might try to slip past us.

Saw it myself – down to the second floor in the basement.

”

Click!

A beam of light pierced the darkness as two figures approached.

anyone? The boss sent us

”

“Let’s search every corner.

to let her slip through our

”

know valuables are stored here, yet no one guards

Why send us?”

beams cutting through the gloom, The first waiter scanned their surroundings,

“Quit your griping.

the

if that woman hadn’t

crawl

”

to meet my buddies for

I am,

anyway? She better

”

“Enough chatter.

Let’s keep moving.

and the others are

give them a

”

“Alright, let’s move.

”