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.

the room key from the staff, giving the corridor’s paintings a final, curious glance

everything appeared normal, similar to

the water running

it was the island’s isolated atmosphere, or maybe just her nerves, but Hannah couldn’t shake the feeling of

find the corridor

toward the stairs, Hannah paused inexplicably in front of one particular

approached it, reaching out to touch the

her to feel the texture of the

the painting felt grainy under Hannah’s

depicted face, a voice echoed from the stair

“Miss.

”

towards the stairs where the familiar staff member stood, her smile

hand and faced

“What’s the matter?”

for you downstairs,” the staff informed

“Okay.

walked calmly towards the