The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

“Interesting, very interesting.

”

The building had only three floors designated for residential use.

The staff escorted Hannah to the third floor, which contrasted starkly with the livelier floors below.

As they ascended, the quietude of the third floor enveloped her, making her feel slightly uneasy.

Both the third and second floors were styled in vintage decor, meticulously clean throughout, yet something about the ambiance on the third floor made Hannah uncomfortable.

As she turned around, Hannah’s eyes were drawn to the paintings lining the corridor walls-portraits of figures from ancient times.

What should have been romantic depictions somehow appeared eerie.

“Miss,” the staff member prompted, bringing Hannah back to the moment.

They continued to the end of the corridor.

“This is your room.

Would you like to go in and check if everything is to your satisfaction?”

“No, thanks.

Hannah accepted the room key from the staff, giving the corridor’s paintings a final, curious glance before stepping into her

appeared normal, similar to

the faucet, relieved to find the water running

nerves, but

in, she stepped out of her room to find the corridor

she walked toward the stairs, Hannah paused inexplicably in front of

it, reaching out to touch the

painting was uncovered, allowing her to

of the painting felt grainy under

about to touch the depicted

“Miss.

”

and looked towards the stairs where the familiar staff member stood,

hand and

“What’s the matter?”

friend is looking for you downstairs,” the

“Okay.

walked calmly towards